Zoo Med Eco Earth Compressed Coconut Fiber Expandable Reptile Substrate, 3 count
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Zoo Med Eco Earth Compressed Coconut Fiber Expandable Reptile Substrate is a compressed coconut fiber made from the husks of coconuts. It’s an eco-friendly, renewable resource that can be safely composted or recycled into potted plants and gardens. This substrate is ideal for a naturalistic terrarium setups and great for all types of reptiles, amphibians, small animals or insects. Use it damp to increase humidity in an enclosure for tropical species. Each Eco Earth brick makes 7-8 liters of substrate.
Key Benefits- The ideal substrate for naturalistic terrarium type set-ups incorporating reptiles, amphibians, or invertebrates.
- Use it damp for tropical species as it naturally absorbs and breaks down odor and waste products.
- Can be used dry for desert species or mixed with organic fertilizer for the perfect Vivaria soil.
- Made from an eco-friendly renewable resource, it can also be safely composted or recycled.
- Available in loose and compressed brick.
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Item Number96194
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Litter & Bedding TypeCoconut Fiber
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Reptile TypeTortoise, Insect, Snake, Hermit Crab, Frog & Newt, Lizard, Bearded Dragon
- Place brick in pail/bucket or sink.
- Add four quarts of water.
- Allow brick to expand for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Wring out excess moisture.
For small animals, snakes, and tarantulas, use dry by laying out moist substrate in the sun to dry before moving to your animal's enclosure.
Maintenance: Mist your Eco Earth daily to achieve the desired humidity level in your enclosure. Check your humidity gauge to confirm that you have the correct humidity levels for the species you are keeping. It helps to partially cover the top of your terrarium glass to increase humidity levels.
Cleaning: Spot clean as needed. If a foul odor persists, then remove all Eco Earth and replace. Changing all of your Eco Earth depends on the smell and number/size of animals in your enclosure but a 100% change is recommended at least every six months.
A Walk on the Wild Side
Zoo Med makes it their mission to provide reptiles and other exotic pets with the very best food, supplements and habitats. This company of passionate hobbyists knows that not all pets are furry with four paws and offers a true understanding of reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates. Whether you're new to reptile care and fishkeeping or are an experienced breeder, Zoo Med covers it all.
An Exotic Diet for an Exotic Pet
When it comes to your pet's dinner, the menu consists of worms, crickets and snails galore. Zoo Med offers a wide range of nutritious and tasty food to feed every exotic pet a special diet that's made just for them.
Turtles and Tortoises: From treats to whole diets, Zoo Med provides a nutritional boost to fit any turtle or tortoise want or need.
Lizards: For pets like bearded dragons, there's a selection of tasty options, including cans of mealies, grasshoppers and caterpillars and complete pellet diets.
Fish: Your tropical fish enjoys a treat every now and then, and Zoo Med offers a tasty variety to choose from.
Frogs: Including high-protein, sinking pellets that mimic what frogs would eat in the wild, this frog food is just what you need to keep your amphibian jumping.
Give Him an Extra Boost
Because any pet could benefit from a little extra care, Zoo Med makes supplements that will help fortify your exotic pet's health and environment. Feeding him a supplement, in addition to his healthful meal, can be the extra step that it takes to keep your frog, lizard, turtle or fish happy and healthy.
Rest, Relax and Thrive
Every exotic pet needs a place to call their own, and Zoo Med makes it easy to keep them comfortable and thriving.
Lighting
Mimic the true feel of a tropical or desert climate with lighting that gives reptiles the warmth of a natural habitat. The selection includes long-lasting bulbs that require minimal maintenance and infrared lights that won't disturb sleep patterns.
Bedding
With bedding made from renewable sources like coconut husks that allow animals to burrow and nest as they would in the wild, consider Zoo Med your source to create a home within your home.
About Zoo Med
Since 1977, Zoo Med has been manufacturing products for reptiles, amphibians, birds and aquatic pets. Led by experience and dedication, they provide truly innovative products, with an emphasis on efficiency and minimizing environmental impact. At Zoo Med, they are never satisfied with the status quo, which is why they constantly strive to bring the latest and greatest options right into the homes of the pet lovers that need them.
Customer Reviews
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Quality has dipped recently
By CatsCauseTypos on Oct 7, 2020
The cocopeat of yore was consistently within a narrow range of particle sizes, clean, and insect-free. Sadly, that is no more. There’s coarse fibers, extra coconut hair, fruitfly eggs, and sometimes plastic waste. The whole point of cocopeat is that it can be wet without molding, but with these new impurities, you get more risk of mold. It’s a real bummer that they’ve dropped their quality so far :( I haven’t seen a similar product that hasn’t encountered these same quality drops recently, so I’m assuming they’re all packaged/manufactured in the same plant and then branded afterwards.
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Dusty substrate
By Buttercup on Aug 30, 2020
Too dusty. If it gets in my nose, just imagine my tortoise. It's to easy to find good compost . The shipment I received had bugs. This has happened before with PetSmart.
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Perfect for plants and reptiles!
By Tikaani on Oct 3, 2020
I started using this for my plants once my snake passed. This stuff works great to get plants started, but is also great for cornsnakes!
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Great substrate for ball pythons!
By KinExotics on Jul 8, 2020
I’ve been using this with my ball python for like 4 years now. He always has easy sheds, his skin looks great and his humidity’s so easy to keep up. Because he’s in a bigger enclosure I mix this with aspen to keep costs down and keep humidity from getting too high. I do a 3:1 mix usually and he’s been looking and doing great!
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Disappointed
By JustAguy on Apr 15, 2020
So recommend the product 10 out of 10. First time ordering from chewy and 10 out of 10 would nog recommend. Would of been better off using the chain store price match. Havent received item yet. Just got a tracking number assigned today. Over a week since order. Post office hasnt even received yet so probably about another week until I actually have it. All on all I dont think id order from here again and probably gonna opt out of auto ship.
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Great Substrate
By Crab on Jul 22, 2020
I have been using this for my hermit crabs for almost 5yrs and probably will continue to use it. When it's time to switch the dirt I don't dispose of it since it's great to use for plants.
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Great substrate
By ickypewpew on Mar 13, 2020
I use this for my Russian Tortoise habitat. The package has more than enough for her. After she dirtys it up I dump it in the garden. The coconut husk is a great additive for the garden soil. The husk is better for Shelly ( my tortoise) than wood chips because it does not have splinters. Her home is dry, so I've never had a problem with mold. We only use about one of the bricks for her, so a package lasts a long time. Shelly is about 13 years old and this is what I have used in her indoor box for most of her life. It works well and costs little. Great product.
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A staple for reptiles and so much more
By ActRaiser on Jul 6, 2020 Top 500 Contributor
This is one of those products that almost doesn't need a review.If you keep reptiles,insects and a host of other critters,Eco earth is truly indispensable.Great Stuff.
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My Sulcata is happy
By Cory on Jul 20, 2020
I’ve always loved Chewy. They have everything both my dog and tortoise need and ON TIME. Thank you all so much for what you do at Chewy!!
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Bearded Dragon Substrate
By PGmom on Mar 13, 2020
This is a great simple product. It’s easy to mix and my bearded dragon loves to dig in her dirt. I only give it 4 stars because it dries out quickly . I had to buy some other type of soil to mix with this product to keep it moist. I would recommend it and be purchasing it again!
