Substrates for sale

With such a variety of exotic pets in today's market, there are also a lot of different substrates available. We stock a large range on site to cater for all vivarium and terrarium situations.

Desert Substrates

Fibre Substrates

Live and Dried Moss

Peats and Soils

Species Specific Substrates

Wood Chips

Arcadia Earthmix AridBio-active substratePrices from£10.50

Arcadia EarthMix Arid is a premium, bioactive substrate designed for desert and arid reptiles. Its well-draining, nutrient-rich texture encourages natural digging and burrowing and helps maintain realistic dry conditions.

Arcadia Earthmix ForestBio-active substratePrices from£8.95

Arcadia EarthMix Forest is a premium, bioactive substrate designed for woodland and tropical reptiles. Its moisture-retaining, breathable texture encourages natural burrowing, supports live plants and clean-up crews.

Arcadia EarthPro Bio-RevitaliserOrganic fertiliser for bio-active substratesPrices from£6.95

Arcadia EarthPro Bio Revitaliser is a nutrient-rich supplement that restores and maintains the health of bioactive substrates. It boosts beneficial microbes, supports clean-up crews, and encourages strong plant growth.

Bulk AspenBulk bedding for snakes and mammalsPrices from£30.45

Aspen Bedding is a natural, biodegradable and sustainable substrate from shredded wood. The wood particles are produced by shredding and heat treating fast growing aspen trees. Ideal for species that nest or burrow.

Bulk LignocelBulk bedding snake and mammalsPrices from£37.60

Lignocel bedding is a direct alternative to aspen and is Non-toxic for you pet. This product contains less dust particles and is ideal for species that nest or burrow in dry environments.

Exo Terra Turtle PebblesNatural river pebbelsPrices from£14.99

Exo Terra Turtle Pebbles are smooth river pebbles that prevent injury to bottom dwelling or foraging turtles.

Exotic Pets Bamboo Leaf LitterNatural terrarium decorPrices from£3.50

Bamboo leaves are ideal for use in bio-active and naturalistic terrariums. Ideal for decoration, ground cover, and food for millipedes and other custodians.

Exotic Pets Beech Leaf LitterNatural terrarium decorPrices from£3.50

Beech Leaf litter is perfect for use in bio-active and naturalistic terrariums. Use for decoration, ground cover, and feeding invertebrates.

Exotic Pets Dried LichenNatural decor for your terrariumPrices from£4.50

Perfect for use in bio-active and naturalistic terrariums for decoration and ground cover.

Exotic Pets Live Terrarium MossNatural terrarium decorPrices from£3.50

Perfect for use in bio-active and naturalistic terrariums for decoration, ground cover, and to help raise habitat humidity levels for moisture loving reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. Can also be used in a damp box for egg laying or shedding.

Exotic Pets Oak Leaf LitterNatural terrarium decorPrices from£3.50

Oak Leaf litter is perfect for use in bio-active and naturalistic terrariums. Use for decoration, ground cover, and feeding invertebrates.

Exotic Pets Reindeer MossNatural decor for your terrariumPrices from£4.50

HabiStat Amazon Sinking Clay BallsFiltration substratePrices from£9.70

A natural, porous sinking clay filtration substrate designed to improve water quality, boost beneficial bacteria and support healthy plant growth in aquariums, paludariums and semi-aquatic reptile setups.

HabiStat Bearded Dragon BeddingSpecies rangePrices from£8.25

HabiStat Bearded Dragon Bedding is a natural, absorbent substrate designed specifically for bearded dragons and other terrestrial desert reptiles. Provides a safe, low-dust, and easy-to-clean base that encourages natural digging behaviour.

HabiStat Coir BlockCompressed substratePrices from£1.35

HabiStat Coir Block is a natural, moisture-retaining substrate for tropical and bioactive enclosures. Supports burrowing, plant growth, and beneficial clean-up crews, providing a safe, nutrient-rich environment for reptiles and amphibians.

HabiStat Coir HuskCompressed substratePrices from£3.00

HabiStat Coir Husk is a loose, natural coconut husk substrate ideal for tropical and bioactive enclosures. Retains moisture, supports burrowing, and encourages plant growth and beneficial clean-up crews.

HabiStat Coir SubstrateLoose substratePrices from£5.50

Pre-hydrated, ready-to-use coir substrate made from natural coconut fibre. Ideal for humid and tropical species, offering excellent moisture retention, burrowing support and a clean, safe environment.

Habistat Desert SandNatural sandPrices from£7.65

Premium natural desert sand substrate, available in a natural red or yellow to recreate realistic arid habitats. Perfect for desert reptiles requiring dry, warm environments and natural digging behaviour.

HabiStat Jungle Bio SubstrateBio active substratePrices from£13.50

HabiStat Jungle Bio is a natural, moisture-retaining substrate designed for tropical reptiles and bioactive setups, made from a blend of organic soils, fibres and mosses.

HabiStat Leopard Gecko BeddingSpecies rangePrices from£11.43

HabiStat Leopard Gecko Bedding is a natural, low-dust substrate crafted to suit leopard geckos and other arid-dwelling reptiles. It provides a dry, comfortable and easy-to-maintain base that supports natural burrowing and foraging behaviours.

HabiStat Lignocel SubstrateSnake beddingPrices from£7.50

A fine, softwood-based reptile substrate designed for dry setups. Low-dust, absorbent and easy to clean, ideal for snakes and terrestrial reptiles that thrive in a hygienic, low-moisture environment.

HabiStat Repti-TurfGrass pelletsPrices from£5.90

HabiStat Repti-Turf is a compact, grass-based pellet substrate that expands when moistened. Safe, biodegradable and absorbent, it encourages natural digging and foraging while keeping enclosures clean.

HabiStat Snake BeddingSpecies rangePrices from£4.45

HabiStat Snake Bedding is a natural, absorbent substrate designed to provide a comfortable, hygienic base for snakes. Its breathable, low-dust formula supports burrowing behaviour while maintaining a clean and dry enclosure.

HabiStat Spider BeddingSpecies rangePrices from£6.45

HabiStat Spider Bedding is a natural, moisture-retaining substrate designed for terrestrial and arboreal spiders. It provides a safe, breathable and easy-to-maintain environment that encourages natural burrowing, web-building and exploration.

Habistat Tortoise BeddingSpecies rangePrices from£9.20

HabiStat Tortoise Bedding is a natural, low-dust substrate blend designed for Mediterranean and terrestrial tortoises. Encourages natural digging behaviours, offers excellent drainage and creates a realistic dry habitat.

Zoo Med All Natural Frog MossDried mossPrices from£9.50

Completely natural frog moss for use with frogs, toads, salamanders, garter or green snakes and all other moss environment species.

Zoo Med Eco EarthCompressed natural substratePrices from£3.75

Eco Earth is a compressed coconut fibre that is ideal for burrowing animals. It can be used to increase humidity in an enclosure. Each Eco Earth brick makes 7-8 litres of substrate.

Zoo Med Eco Earth (Loose) Loose natural substratePrices from£9.50

Direct alternative to compressed bricks of Eco Earth. This substrate is a by-product of coconuts.

Zoo Med Excavator Clay Burrowing SubstrateClay substratePrices from£14.50

This substrate is different from most of the sand based alternatives. It allows your reptiles to dig tunnels and burrows just like they do in nature.

Zoo Med Forest Floor BeddingNatural substratesPrices from£7.50

Zoo Med Forest Floor is a natural cypress mulch substrate. It provides your terrarium with a natural forest floor look while retaining moisture to provide humidity to the enclosure.

Zoo Med Repti BarkNatural substratesPrices from£6.95

Zoo Med Repti Bark is a premium, natural bark substrate designed to support healthy humidity levels while providing a clean, realistic forest-floor environment. Perfect for tropical reptiles and amphibians, this substrate encourages natural behaviours.

Zoo Med Terrarium MossDried mossPrices from£6.95

Terrarium Moss completely natural (no dyes or chemicals!) sphagnum moss cage substrate for amphibians and wetland environment reptiles.

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