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Zilla Ground English Walnut Shells Reptile Bedding

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Zilla Ground English Walnut Shells Reptile Bedding

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With Zilla Ground English Walnut Shells Reptile Bedding, your scaly friend will feel like they're basking in the warm desert sun. Made from 100% natural ground English walnut shell, this bedding is lightweight and dust-free, making it the perfect choice for a healthier home environment. Not only does it stimulate your reptile's natural digging and burrowing behavior, but it's also an excellent heat conductor to keep them cozy and comfortable. Plus, you won't have to worry about scratches on your cage glass - this bedding won't cause any damage. And when it's time for a change, simply compost it with your everyday yard waste. Ideal for bearded dragons, monitors, skinks, uromastyx and any other desert-loving reptiles!

  • - 100% natural ground English walnut shell
  • - Nontoxic, dust-free and easy to clean
  • - Stimulates natural digging and burrowing behavior in desert reptiles
  • - Excellent heat conductor
  • - Won't scratch cage glass
  • - Can be readily composted with everyday yard waste

Specifications

SKU1038982
Primary BrandZilla
Days to ShipShips Next Business Day

Additional Features

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Item Dimensions

Volume10 QT

Directions For Use: Pour bedding into terrarium and landscape as desired. A depth of one to two inches is recommended. Remove animal waste and soiled bedding daily. Replace bedding monthly or as needed. HUMIDITY- it may be necessary to add humidity by misting depending on the species of reptile. If misting is necessary, the bedding will absorb any excess moisture which will then be released back into the terrarium over time.

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108 out of 144 (75%) reviewers recommend this product

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Skeezix9

11 years ago

This product works great in my tumbler for polishing brass. It is fine enough th...

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Will slowly kill your pet. Please don't.

gecksupport

2 years ago

I volunteer with a reptile rescue, and I am SICK of watching so many rescues die...

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Horrible product had bugs all in it

Chelycm

1 year ago
Bought this just a few hrs ago and it had bugs all in it

No, I do not recommend this product.

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1 year ago
Zilla Team
We apologize for the inconvenience you faced. Please contact our customer support team at 1-888-255-4527 so we can assist you further. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/stratos-logos/logos/zilla.png" alt="zilla" title="zilla" style="display: block !important; margin-top: 2em !important; border: 1px solid #ccc !important; padding: 2px !important; background-color: white !important;" /> <!--[if ReviewResponse]><![endif]-->

Will slowly kill your pet. Please don't.

gecksupport

2 years ago
I volunteer with a reptile rescue, and I am SICK of watching so many rescues die with bellies full of this. The big pieces cause impaction, and the animals slowly starve to death. The only thing the vet can do is surgery, and many can't survive it. I can't believe they still sell this garbage. As if there's a natural environment out there made of walnut shells. There are so many safe options (paper towel, tiles, shelf liner, proper bioactive, etc.); there's no reason to be using deadly walnut shells or sand with geckos or dragons.

No, I do not recommend this product.

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2 years ago
Zilla Team
Thank you for your review and for sharing your concerns about our product. We take all feedback seriously and appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns. We encourage pet owners to consult with their veterinarian to determine the best substrate options for their pets. We appreciate your work with the reptile rescue and your commitment to the welfare of these animals. If you have any additional concerns or questions, please don&#39;t hesitate to reach out to us at 1-888-255-4527. We value your feedback and thank you for bringing this to our attention. <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/stratos-logos/logos/zilla.png" alt="zilla" title="zilla" style="display: block !important; margin-top: 2em !important; border: 1px solid #ccc !important; padding: 2px !important; background-color: white !important;" /> <!--[if ReviewResponse]><![endif]-->

Great Product!

Rosie777

3 years ago
Sunny loves this bedding, and it's a lot easier to clean up his droppings than with other bedding types. It seems the cleanest.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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3 years ago
Zilla Team
Thank you for sharing! <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/stratos-logos/logos/zilla.png" alt="zilla" title="zilla" style="display: block !important; margin-top: 2em !important; border: 1px solid #ccc !important; padding: 2px !important; background-color: white !important;" /> <!--[if ReviewResponse]><![endif]-->

Bugs in the substrate

Cdog1234x

3 years ago
Bought this a few hours and was about to put my bearded dragon in when I noticed small beetles in the walnut shells. Also recently found out walnut shells are extremely unhealthy for beardies. DO NOT BUY!!!

No, I do not recommend this product.

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3 months ago
Zilla Team
Hello! We are so sorry to hear about your experience. This is an unusual experience, and we&#39;d love to speak with you. We use all product feedback as an opportunity to learn and grow. Please contact the our Consumer Care team at 1-888-255-4527 <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/stratos-logos/logos/zilla.png" alt="zilla" title="zilla" style="display: block !important; margin-top: 2em !important; border: 1px solid #ccc !important; padding: 2px !important; background-color: white !important;" /> <!--[if ReviewResponse]><![endif]-->

Great price for the quantity

3 years ago
Great price for the quantity. This product is great.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Love this!

Plantboy7

4 years ago
Wonderful product! This is the only thing i use for my exotic animal, and he loves it!

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Leopard Gecko love

Emily Bride

4 years ago
I have a very picky gecko and he loves it. He' s out of his hideout way more often since I started using desert sand bedding

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Best beardie bedding!

Aleyda

4 years ago
I love this walnut shell bedding. Super easy to clean with scooper. My beardie seems to like it. My tank looks a lot cleaner and best part no odor!

Yes, I recommend this product.

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2 years ago

I have a 4 year old uromastyx. Is this a good substrate for it? 25 QT does not say "Desert Mix" is it the same?

  1. 2 years ago
    I have used this with my 4 year old uromastyx without issue. It does get dusty after it dries out for a couple weeks. No impaction yet.



2 years ago

Can u mist the  sand or will it make it smell an mold 

  1. 2 years ago
    Hi there! It may be necessary to add humidity by misting depending on the species of reptile. If misting is necessary, the bedding will absorb any excess moisture which will then be released back into the terrarium over time.



4 years ago

I see this is bad for juvenile bearded dragons what about a juvenile uromastyx? We have been using the alfalfa reptile bedding right now.

  1. 4 years ago
    Hi there! For juvenile uromastyx, it would be safest to use a terrarium liner or other non-particulate substrate to avoid accidental ingestion.



4 years ago

i was wondering if i can use this for a leopard gecko

  1. 4 years ago
    I do not use this for my leopard gecko. Prefer using the soil with coconut fibers & sparingly use moss to help with humidity & shedding.



4 years ago

I heard on a quilting TV show that lizard litter was great for stuffing pin cushions...even sharpens the pins! Would this item be what I need to buy for that?

  1. 1 year ago
    This is Perfect for pin cushions!  Exactly what you need!  



4 years ago

Should I use this bedding for my 2 month Russian tortoise? if not what would you recommend.

  1. 4 years ago
    This bedding is wonderful. I use it for my bearded dragon and have never had an issue, even when she eats some of it on accident.  Shells are digestible.   I highly recommend this product. 



4 years ago

Will one 10quart cover the bottom of a 40 breeder tank ? If yes will it be 1 inch or two inch deep of substrate 

  1. 4 years ago
    Yes, it will be approximately 2 inches coverage, should kept another bag on hand to fill in with scooping



4 years ago

Does anyone know if this will be good for a crevice spiny lizard? It is a desert lizard.

  1. 4 years ago
    Hi there! Actually, we do offer a Desert Blend bedding!



4 years ago

Is this product suitable to use to put inside pin cushions?

  1. 4 years ago
    I think so.  It has a slight walnut smell and it has a consistency of sand.  



4 years ago

How much is 10 quarts? What does that weigh

  1. 3 years ago
    10 quarts of water weighs approx. 20.75 lbs. Surely this stuff weighs less than water. More like 14~lbs.



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