Exo Terra Equatorial Leaves & Coco Husk Forest Floor Substrate Large

This is a multi layer substrate that allows you to recreate the forest floor as found in natural bamboo forests. The forest floor is one of the most distinctive features of the bamboo forest ecosystem, it usually consists of two major layers; The top layer mainly consisting of fresh leaf litter; The base layer consists of rich organic matter - usually decomposed leaves and wood.

The top layer consists of sun dried decorative bamboo leaves, with this decorative top layer you can actually create the soft floor covering found in natural bamboo forests. The bamboo leaves provide a soft layer for animals to burrow and cover their secret hideout, most reptiles and amphibians forage the forest floor in search of food and water. The top layer covers the actual substrate underneath to facilitate its moisture retention and prevent the soil from drying out.

The coconut husk fibre base layer makes an ideal substrate to create natural planted terrarium set-ups for humidity-loving reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates. Its water retention, natural rooting hormones and anti-fungal properties promote plant growth in your terrarium. The unique coir pith used for the Exo Terra Bamboo Forest Floor consists of a mixture of short fibre and coco-peat grain sizes ranging from coarse granules to fine clumps resulting in improved soil drainage and healthy plant root aeration. The top layer of bamboo leaves keeps the base layer slightly moist, facilitating maintenance by functioning as a natural ecosystem where beneficial organisms will brake down waste products and thus reduce odours. The substrate is heat-treated to reduce bacterial contamination.

Approximate Dimensions (Product):

Large: H61 x W26 x D8cm

Product code: 7125495