Zoo Med Eco Earth Loose Coconut Fiber Reptile Substrate, 8-qt bag

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  • Ideal substrate for naturalistic terrarium type set-ups incorporating reptiles, amphibians, or invertebrates
  • Use damp for tropical species as it naturally absorbs and breaks down odor and waste products
  • Made from an eco-friendly renewable resource, it can also be safely composted or recycled
  • Encourages burrowing, allowing your pet to feel at home in their environment
  • Mist every day to create and maintain the humidity levels

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Learn More About Zoo Med From Our Team of Experts

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.

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Questions & Answers

46 Customer Questions

Would this be good for hermit crabs? And how much should I put in my 10 gallon tank? (I already have 1 inch of sand in the tank)

Answer by Chewy • Nov 20, 2018
This substrate would be suitable for Hermit Crabs. For most hermit crabs, 3 to 4 inches of substrate should be enough but a specific dimension isn't the point. It's important that your crab have enough room to completely bury himself. You should base the amount of substrate on the size of your crab.

Is this bedding good for a ball python?

Answer by Chewy • May 30, 2019
This substrate is ideal for naturalistic terrarium-type setups incorporating reptiles (such as a ball python), amphibians or invertebrates. It retains moisture which snakes need for suitable levels of humidity in their tank.

I have an odd question. a lot of people use coconut fiber to let their rats have a safe digging area that doesn't produce harmful dust. Would I be able to use this product as bedding if I wanted to make a natural caged environment for my rats?

Answer by Chewy • Jun 26, 2019
This substrate was designed for reptiles, however it would be suitable for other small animals, such as rats.

Does this come with more or less substrate then the package of 3 compressed bricks?

Answer by Chewy • Dec 21, 2019
Each Eco Earth Brick contains 7-8 liters of substrate. The 8 quart bag of loose substrate will contain a little more than a single brick of Eco Earth, and the 24 quart bag should produce a little more substrate than the three bricks combined.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Jen on Dec 27, 2025

Substrate

My hermit crabs love this substrate. I change it out every so often, and since changing it last week, they have been so active. soft and moist, and they’re happy

My hermit crabs love this substrate. I change it out every so often, and since changing it last week, they have been so active. soft and moist, and they’re happy to crawl around and dig in it. This is the only kind I buy. I’m so glad I can get it auto shipped and the discount helps too. If we could give this 130 stars, we would. Five stars from me and five stars from each of my 25 hermit crabs.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Lindsey on Jan 19, 2026
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Amazing product

My California Kingsnake loves to burrow and make tunnels. This allows him to do so and is safe for him!

My California Kingsnake loves to burrow and make tunnels. This allows him to do so and is safe for him!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Christine on Nov 21, 2025

The substrate good for digging for reptiles

I bought this for Gary my leopard gecko and getting ready to clean his tank soon and this coconut substrate is perfect since leopard geckos left to dig it would

I bought this for Gary my leopard gecko and getting ready to clean his tank soon and this coconut substrate is perfect since leopard geckos left to dig it would be perfect for him :-) thank you

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Barbara on Oct 12, 2025

Very Pleased customer !

I absolutely can not say enough good things about CHEWY. First their prices are great. Second the delivery time and the condition my orders are received in. I

I absolutely can not say enough good things about CHEWY. First their prices are great. Second the delivery time and the condition my orders are received in. I have to again say great ! Chewy's customer service is great and exceptional helpful. Chewy is great all around

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Gavin on Jan 13, 2026

Good soil

Even though it came beat up and was missing dirt chewy made it right so I’d buy again

Even though it came beat up and was missing dirt chewy made it right so I’d buy again

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Megan on Jul 29, 2025

Good substrate

Works well, but our salamander always seems uncomfortable for the first few days after substrate change and I don't know why that is. Overall it's worked well

Works well, but our salamander always seems uncomfortable for the first few days after substrate change and I don't know why that is. Overall it's worked well for years, though. It holds moisture well, so he needs less spraying.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Apryl on Sep 21, 2025

Substrate

I have hermit crabs that two are around 8 years old and the other one is 11. I have used this product for years.

I have hermit crabs that two are around 8 years old and the other one is 11. I have used this product for years.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Sylvia on Aug 10, 2025

Tortoise substrate

Little Lulu's habitat is easy to clean, she moves around her environment without having stringy or grainy particles attached to her.

Little Lulu's habitat is easy to clean, she moves around her environment without having stringy or grainy particles attached to her.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Lisa on May 26, 2025

Not what we expected

I didn't want to leave a bad review because this product is probably perfect for some reptiles. It just wasn't what we expected. It was really fine like dirt. I

I didn't want to leave a bad review because this product is probably perfect for some reptiles. It just wasn't what we expected. It was really fine like dirt. I had a hard time keeping the water clean because my box turtle kept dragging it into his water. It is nice and soft and good for burrowing.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By leslie on Dec 18, 2025

It stinks

It’s earth you can tell by the smell

It’s earth you can tell by the smell