Soil Substrates

ProRep Beardie Life is part of the species specific life series of substrates and has been designed to meet the needs of Bearded Dragons and other desert species. In the wild there are few species that actually live on pure sand and so Beardie Life has been designed to mimic the sandy soil more typical of desert habitats. Beardie Life contains a mixture of sand and soil to create a realistic looking and feeling substrate which encourages natural behaviour, such as digging and foraging, and which aids the maintenance of a suitable environment. The addition of soil to the mixture reduces the risk of impaction sometimes seen with pure sand, while enhancing the moisture retention ability of the substrate.

ProRep Leo Life is part of the species specific life series of substrates and has been designed to meet the needs of Leopard Geckos and other desert species. In the wild there are few species that actually live on pure sand and so Leo Life has been designed to mimic the sandy soil more typical of desert habitats. Leo Life contains a mixture of sand and soil to create a realistic looking and feeling substrate which encourages natural behaviour, such as digging and foraging, and aids the maintenance of a suitable environment. The addition of soil to the mixture reduces the risk of impaction sometimes seen with pure sand, while enhancing the moisture retention ability of the substrate.

Exo Terra Plantation Soil is made from compressed coconut husk fibre from the plantations of tropical Asia. This ecological substrate is ideal for increasing humidity in the terrarium and is totally safe for frogs, salamanders and burrowing or digging animals. The substrate can also be used as an incubation medium because of its hygroscopic properties. This 100% natural substrate can even be used as a nutritional planting soil for live plants in a terrarium set-up.

Desert Bedding is a soil mixture developed in particular for desert and savannah type terrariums.

In nature only few animals are living on sand, most are actually avoiding sand. Therefore it is better to use more natural substrates. Desert Bedding is recreating the soil in arid regions and has a high clay content which allows the animals to dig burrows. In the lower regions of the substrate the humidity can be kept higher which is important since a lot of desert reptiles like uromastyx can take up humidity over their skin.

Desert Bedding is a soil mixture developed in particular for desert and savannah type terrariums.

In nature only few animals are living on sand, most are actually avoiding sand. Therefore it is better to use more natural substrates. Desert Bedding is recreating the soil in arid regions and has a high clay content which allows the animals to dig burrows. In the lower regions of the substrate the humidity can be kept higher which is important since a lot of desert reptiles like uromastyx can take up humidity over their skin.

Desert Bedding is a soil mixture developed in particular for desert and savannah type terrariums.

In nature only few animals are living on sand, most are actually avoiding sand. Therefore it is better to use more natural substrates. Desert Bedding is recreating the soil in arid regions and has a high clay content which allows the animals to dig burrows. In the lower regions of the substrate the humidity can be kept higher which is important since a lot of desert reptiles like uromastyx can take up humidity over their skin.

Desert Bedding is a soil mixture developed in particular for desert and savannah type terrariums.

In nature only few animals are living on sand, most are actually avoiding sand. Therefore it is better to use more natural substrates. Desert Bedding is recreating the soil in arid regions and has a high clay content which allows the animals to dig burrows. In the lower regions of the substrate the humidity can be kept higher which is important since a lot of desert reptiles like uromastyx can take up humidity over their skin.

ProRep Spider Life is part of the species-specific life series of substrates and has been created to meet the needs of spiders and scorpions originating from humid habitats, including burrowing species.

It is a blend of ingredients that provide the ideal mix of structure and moisture retention whilst promoting natural digging and burrowing behaviour.

Directions: Spread the substrate evenly over the bottom of the enclosure to a depth suitable for the species. For most species 1-2 inches (2.5-5cm) is adequate but burrowing species may require 2-4 inches (5-10cm) of substrate in order to construct their burrows correctly. Spot-clean regularly to remove soiled substrate and replace completely every 2-3 months or as needed. Keep the substrate evenly moist but avoid making it too wet.

ProRep Spider Life is part of the species-specific life series of substrates and has been created to meet the needs of spiders and scorpions originating from humid habitats, including burrowing species.

It is a blend of ingredients that provide the ideal mix of structure and moisture retention whilst promoting natural digging and burrowing behaviour.

Directions: Spread the substrate evenly over the bottom of the enclosure to a depth suitable for the species. For most species 1-2 inches (2.5-5cm) is adequate but burrowing species may require 2-4 inches (5-10cm) of substrate in order to construct their burrows correctly. Spot-clean regularly to remove soiled substrate and replace completely every 2-3 months or as needed. Keep the substrate evenly moist but avoid making it too wet.

ProRep Spider Life is part of the species-specific life series of substrates and has been created to meet the needs of spiders and scorpions originating from humid habitats, including burrowing species.

It is a blend of ingredients that provide the ideal mix of structure and moisture retention whilst promoting natural digging and burrowing behaviour.

Directions: Spread the substrate evenly over the bottom of the enclosure to a depth suitable for the species. For most species 1-2 inches (2.5-5cm) is adequate but burrowing species may require 2-4 inches (5-10cm) of substrate in order to construct their burrows correctly. Spot-clean regularly to remove soiled substrate and replace completely every 2-3 months or as needed. Keep the substrate evenly moist but avoid making it too wet.

ProRep Tortoise Life Bio is a new version of our classic Tortoise Life substrate, comprising 66% loam topsoil with 34% added coir for water retention, and no mineral grit. Although impaction is commonly regarded as a husbandry issue, this grit-free product has been designed for those keepers concerned about potential impaction of limestone grit. Additionally, coir will assist in the essential need for moisture retention, while also enabling the enrichment opportunity for easier burrowing. With the bio-active trend booming, this substrate can also be considered a good planting material too. Mixing ProRep Tortoise Seeds into Tortoise Life Bio substrate will create natural foraging opportunities, and by adding a clean-up crew of Granulated Isopods ideally suited to these Mediterranean conditions, it will bring tortoise keeping into the bioactive era.

ProRep Tortoise Life Edible does exactly as you would expect, containing edible dried grasses, herbs and flowers. It can be used as a primary substrate, mixed, or used as a topping for the main substrate in tortoise enclosures. Tortoises will actively graze, topping up fibre levels and enjoying environmental enrichment.

Contains:

• dried grass
• nettle
• marigold flowers
• raspberry leaf
• dandelion leaf
• hibiscus flowers
• cornflowers
• rose flowers
• blue mallow flowers

ProRep Tortoise Life is the most popular tortoise-specific substrate on the market, created to meet the needs of tortoises originating from arid habitats, particularly Mediterranean and Russian tortoises. It has a 50:50 mix of high-quality loam topsoil and sand, with a little limestone grit added to provide calcium if the substrate is eaten. This mixture simulates the texture and moisture retention characteristics of the soils found in their natural habitats far more closely than many other available substrates.

Tortoise Life is used by many specialist tortoise breeders and keepers, along with several zoos including London Zoo.

ProRep Sedge Peat is produced from natural and renewal sources.

ProRep Sedge Peat is part of the species-specific life series of substrates and has been created to meet the needs of numerous species originating from humid habitats, including burrowing species. It is comprised mostly of decomposing sedges, reeds, cattails & marsh grasses. It forms in the shallow areas of open water. This will provide the ideal mix of structure and moisture retention whilst promoting natural digging and burrowing behaviour.

Directions: Spread the substrate evenly over the bottom of the enclosure to a depth suitable for the species. For most species 1-2? (2.5?5cm) is adequate but burrowing species may require 2-4" (5?10cm) of substrate in order to construct their burrows correctly. Spot-clean regularly to remove soiled substrate and replace completely every 2-3 months or as needed. Keep the substrate evenly moist but avoid making it too wet.