REPTI ZOO72 Quart Reptiles Coconut Chip Substrate, Coco Husk Reptiles Bedding for Ball Python, Snakes, Geckos, Lizards, Tortoises, Frogs | Terrarium Tanks Substrate

I have a boa and a ball python. Both have pretty big cages. I know snakes can be fine in smaller spaces and probably like the feeling of safety in smaller spaces, but I think if you give them the space then they will appreciate it. Therefore, this stuff is great. Enough in the block for multiple cleanings. Good amount for the price. Some of the big name beddings come with half if not a quarter of the amount for the same price. Holds moisture great and keeps humidity in the cages great.

Bought this as a substrate for a ball python in a 40 gallon breeder tank. First of all, there was more than enough to give several inches of cover on the bottom of her tank. It was very compressed, and I had to pretty much break it off in chunks. It looks to be good quality and free from foreign objects and pests. After hydrating, it broke apart much more easily and looked great! However, our BP is a princess and hated it. She refused to move or go into her hide and hid in a corner for three days. We ended up having to mix coconut fiber in with the husk like we have in the past and then she was just fine. Alone, it does not hold moisture well or for very long but mixing in the coconut fiber refit helps with that. I highly recommend this substrate for quality, value for your money, and asthetics.

Great for the price but had feathers and sunflower seeds in it. I recommend it, just pick out the extras. My sulcata tortoise loves it. Threw some hay on top after the pictures. Really holds humidity which helps prevents pyramiding with this breed. Great for digging. Easy to clean.

Best option for saving money. Easily as good as the more expensive choices. Have purchased several times and always happy.

Does what it's supposed to

Great product

More than I expected. I use this under reptisoil in my bearded dragon’s vivarium. It helps to give the depth his plants need, and holds the moisture their roots need. There’s also a layer of leaf litter for the isopods to chill in on top of everything else. I’ve read concerns that a beardie will eat this stuff, but so far (3 months) no issues, and the plants are doing amazing.

My usual brand had been sold out when I went to buy fresh substrate for my 3 ball python tanks, so I decided to give this a go and take chunks from the block as I cleaned each tank. Very glad I did as I found two rocks and a number of trash (nylon, ties, weird plastic stuff) as I sifted through. The substrate itself is fine, nice big chunks with little dust, but the amount of junk I saw while going through it makes me uneasy about its cleanliness, especially with mites...I'd give it 5 stars if it weren't for the weird garbage inside, especially since it was the perfect amount for 3 tanks (30ish gallons each, my girls are pretty young atm).UPDATE: Within 3 weeks of the new substrate, one of my snakes got scale rot all along her sides and belly. I regularly spot clean and she's never had any issues. She's been stuck in a sad quarantine enclosure for a month now since I'm waiting for her to shed again. She had a shed about a week or two on the new substrate, so take that as you will... she's been super stressed because the blisters hurt and it took me two weeks to get her somewhat comfortable. I should've trusted my gut when I saw the trash inside :( Safe to say I'll never buy this or any other substrate from this company again. Super disappointing and irritating.