Zoo Med’s new Eco Earth Coconut Chips is a natural coconut coir
substrate made from an eco-friendly, renewable resource. The material
is highly absorbent (holds up to 8 times it’s dry weight in water!) and
retains that moisture well, releasing it slowly to create a humid,
tropical environment perfect for a variety of different reptiles,
amphibians, and invertebrates.
This substrate works well as a stand-alone substrate for
humidity-loving species, and for humid microclimates, but can also be
used in bioactive substrates. When mixed into a bioactive soil mixture,
the coarse pieces increase aeration, resist compaction and allow for
drainage which are all beneficial factors in supporting live plant
growth and clean-up-crew health.
Coconut Chips are long-lasting and naturally mold-resistant, so
you won’t need to change or replace them frequently. After use, this
product can be safely composted and re-used in potted plants or gardens!