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

DESCRIPTION Zoo Med Eco Earth Loose Coconut Fiber Substrate can be used in terrariums with a variety of pets to create a naturalistic environment. When added in ample amounts, this substrate will let your toad, burrowing tortoise or terrestrial turtle create natural burrows or microclimates. Mist every day to create and maintain the humidity levels appropriate to your pet.Features: For use in terrariums with frogs, toads, dry-land newts, tortoises, box turtles and other terrestrial type turtles, forest-dwelling lizards and snakes (not desert species) and all types of invertebrates, including hermit crabsProvides a natural terrarium type setup for reptiles, amphibians or invertebratesCan be used damp for tropical speciesNaturally absorbs and breaks down odor and waste productsPour coconut fiber substrate into your burrowing tortoise's, terrestrial turtle's or toad's enclosure, up to 1-1/2 to 2 times the height of your pet to allow for burrowing, which is critical to the health of many humidity-loving reptiles and amphibiansMist daily to achieve the desired humidity level in your enclosure; check a humidity gauge to confirm levels for the species you are keepingPartially cover the top of your terrarium with glass to increase humidity levelsSpot clean as needed; if foul odor persists, remove all substrate and replaceIncludes: (1) 8 quart packageIntended Pet(s): For use in terrariums with frogs, toads, dry-land newts, tortoises, box turtles and other terrestrial type turtles, forest-dwelling lizards and snakes (not desert species) and all types of invertebrates, including hermit crabs