Exo-Terra Plantation Soil Terrarium Substrate Pack, 8 Quart, Pack of 3

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Exo-Terra Plantation Soil Terrarium Substrate Pack, 8 Quart, Pack of 3

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Made from compressed coconut husk fibre from the plantations of tropical Asia.

  • - 100% natural substrate
  • - Ideal for natural terrarium set ups
  • - Increases humidity in terrariums
  • - Stimulates natural digging and burrowing behavior
  • - Nutritional substrate for live plants

Specifications

SKU1404148
Primary BrandExo-Terra
Days to ShipShips Next Business Day
Weight3.9 LBS

Additional Features

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Item Dimensions

Volume8 QT
Height6 IN
Width8 IN

Spread on bottom of terrarium

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4.4
12 out of 31 (39%) reviewers recommend this product

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Most Helpful Favorable Review

Yellow frog label is the original formula!

Crabmama

5 years ago

My pet hermit crab loves this coconut soil. Unfortunately Exoterra changed its f...

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Worst I’ve ever used.

4 years ago

I brought this product at a great price but I guess you get what you pay for. Th...

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Soil

Tort lover

4 years ago
This stuff is soft And smells good. It is good for burrowing and keeping the animal warm and safe at night

No, I do not recommend this product.

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Awful

SnekLove

4 years ago
Purchased for ball python tank - it’s been soaking in water for almost 2 hours and is still rock hard. So disappointing.

No, I do not recommend this product.

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Worst I’ve ever used.

4 years ago
I brought this product at a great price but I guess you get what you pay for. The block never absorbed the water. It was very hard to break it down even after soaking in warm water for hours. And even after it was reconstituted it keeper the water forever. It’s seems like it was old. Horrible.

No, I do not recommend this product.

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Low price!

NikkiB1986

4 years ago
Works perfect for our toads. I was not expecting this 3 pack to be so cheap when it was rung up! There wasn't a price anywhere to be found but I needed it. Its working great for our toads. They love to burrow down into the "soil".

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Plantation Soil - Fine quality!

Barb and turtle

4 years ago
These are convenient, easy to use, and have no odor. I purchased them online and picked them up at the store. Great for my turtle and easy for me!

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Awesome Team Members

5 years ago
The petco in Sioux Falls SD has an AMAZING staff so helpful and knowledgeable!! Ill always shop there!!

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Meh, dries out quickly

Calentine

5 years ago
It's fine in a pinch, like when 'Zilla or ZooMed is not available. I don't like how crumbly/rough/straw-like it becomes so quickly. Lucy (Russian Tortoise) likes to dig in for naps and this stuff doesn't let her burrow as well; it just kind of plows away.

No, I do not recommend this product.

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Yellow frog label is the original formula!

Crabmama

5 years ago
My pet hermit crab loves this coconut soil. Unfortunately Exoterra changed its formula to something that’s more like shredded coconut fiber which is not the soil-like quality crabs love to burrow in. This new formula also comes in a block but is almost impossible to soften without a lot of manual shredding during the soaking process. The new formula is also labeled “Plantation Soil” but has a red frog instead of the yellow. If your terrarium pet prefers the old soil-like formula, don’t buy the new one! I’m hoping if there are enough reviews and requests from customers, Exoterra will revert to the original formula. Meanwhile I am scouring retailers for old stock as my poor little guy looking to bury and can’t dig through the tough fibers of the new formula.

No, I do not recommend this product.

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Is this 24L total (8.8L each brick) or only 8.8L for all 3 bricks?

    Is this 8.8L each and 24L total, or only 8.8L total for 3 bricks?

      Ingredients ?

      1. Plantation soil contains : coconut husk fibers from some plantations in Asia.



      Would this be a good choice for my garden snails?

      1. Yes. I am using it for my garden snail and he likes it! He even burrows himself in it for warmth sometimes. Lasts a good three months or longer. (I just like to clean him every three months for sanitary reasons).



      Can you use this for chameleons?

      1. Bare bottom I recommend. But, if you are doing bioactive this will be great! Make sure to do research before doing a bio. Make sure you have a proper size enclosure to! Here is a link to a recommended cage for almost an adult.https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/zilla-fresh-air-screen-habitat-for-reptiles. Bare bottom unless bioactive. Btw just high light it and search for the link.



      Can I use this for a leopard gecko or is ecoearth better

      1. Neither. Use reptile carpet, paper towels or regular tiles.



      Can I use this for a crested gecko?

      1. Yes! This is what I use for my cresties



      Has anyone else found plastic pieces in their bricks of plantation soul ? I have multiple chunks of plastic all through what I have made so far.

      1. I found blue strings of plastic.. really odd



      What is the difference between this product, and the coconut coir (on Petco's site)? Thank you.

      1. This is like the coco fiber but better for plants 



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