Landscaping Substrate
Natural desert soil, without dyes or added chemicals

• Ideal for creating your own desert or savanna landscapes
• Allows you to create mounds, tunnels, and burrows
• Stimulates natural digging and burrowing behavior
• Does not collapse when dry
• Excellent heat conductor

The Exo Terra Desert Sand Substrate mimics the natural soil found in arid regions, such as deserts or savannas. Most desert soils are not solely sand-based but are a mixture of sand, decomposed granite, and clay, resulting in fascinating and sometimes colorful rock formations. The Exo Terra Desert Sand Substrate allows you to create your own desert or savanna landscapes, including cool and moist burrows, as well as elevated and warm basking areas. The cool and moist burrows allow your reptiles to absorb the necessary moisture through their skin while sleeping or hiding, while the elevated and warm basking areas help your reptiles regulate their body temperature by providing important thermal gradients.

Slightly moisten the Desert Sand Substrate to form natural hills, burrows, and basking platforms for your animals. Once dry, the Desert Sand Substrate will retain its shape, allowing your reptiles to continue their natural digging and burrowing behavior. You can cover the entire ground surface with the landscaped Desert Sand Substrate, or create landscaped sections and fill the remaining space of the reptile enclosure with Exo Terra Desert Sand Substrate or Exo Terra Desert Sand. The Desert Sand Substrate can also be used to secure heavy decorative items, such as branches or rock formations.