Repti Soil 24 Qt.
$70.00
Full Description
Zoo Med ReptiSoil® is a specially formulated substrate designed for reptiles and amphibians, especially those kept in naturalistic or bioactive terrariums. Here’s everything you need to know about it:
️ ZOO MED REPTISOIL OVERVIEW
What It Is
ReptiSoil® is a blend of natural soils designed to hold moisture while promoting natural digging, burrowing, and plant growth.
Ingredients
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Peat moss
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Soil
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Sand
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Carbon (charcoal) – helps with odor and microbial control
✅ Best Uses
ReptiSoil is ideal for:
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Bioactive setups
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Burrowing reptiles (e.g., leopard geckos, skinks, some snakes)
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Tropical amphibians (e.g., dart frogs, tree frogs)
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Live planted terrariums
️ Properties
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Water Retention | Good – holds humidity for tropical species |
| Drainage | Moderate – works well over a drainage layer (e.g., HydroBalls or LECA) |
| Texture | Fine and slightly gritty – good for burrowing |
| pH | Slightly acidic to neutral |
| Plant Safe | Yes – good for rooted live plants |
| Safe for Digging | Yes – stable and holds tunnels moderately well |
Compatible Species
| Good for | Not Ideal for |
|---|---|
| Chameleons (in bioactive base layer) | Desert reptiles (unless mixed with sand) |
| Tree frogs, dart frogs | Tortoises (can be too moist) |
| Geckos, anoles, skinks | Some arid snakes (better on aspen or paper) |
| Isopods & springtails (cleanup crew) |
It is often mixed with orchid bark, coco fiber, or sphagnum moss to better suit specific humidity levels or species.
Sizes Available
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8 quarts
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24 quarts
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Sometimes sold in combo packs with Zoo Med’s HydroBalls for drainage.
Setup Tips
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Add a drainage layer (e.g., HydroBalls or LECA) if used in bioactive builds.
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Layer ReptiSoil over top (2–4 inches thick).
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Optionally mix with coco fiber or leaf litter for texture and biodiversity.
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Mist as needed to maintain humidity.
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Introduce clean-up crew (springtails, isopods) if making it bioactive.