With the terrarium substrate, you should always ensure that your animal receives a suitable substrate for special needs.
Reptiles, amphibians, spiders or insects have very different habitats and the soil substrate should be selected accordingly.
We would like to show you what the differences between the respective soil substrate from our shop are.
Terrarium soil substrate: There are numerous varieties
The substrate in the terrarium ensures a species-appropriate attitude and contributes to the well-being and health of your animal.
Of course, the visual aspect is also not insignificant, because the terrarium looks more natural with a floor substrate than the underground and your animals feel more comfortable in it because they can dig or bury themselves.
Which animal needs which substrate?
You should deal with this question clearly before purchasing.
The substrates of the respective habitats are very different and should be recreated as true to life as possible.
Terrarium sand
Desert sand in the colours white, yellow, red or brown is particularly suitable for residents of desert or steppe terrariums.
For example, bearded dragons should have a substrate made of sand or clay powder.
Humus or coconut soil substrate
Animals that live in a tropical and humid climate prefer soil substrate as humus or coconut.
Terrarium humus consists of natural coconut fibre humus.
Burrowable humus is ideal for tarantulas, amphibians and reptiles from tropical regions and can be used both dry and wet.
Natural wood
Shavings made from 100% real wood do not go mouldy and bind all types of liquids well.
They give off a very pleasant fragrance and they are very light.
Snakes, turtles and lizards feel particularly comfortable with it.
Bark as a soil substrate
Tropical reptiles or amphibians prefer soil or bark litter as a substrate.
This creates a hygroscopic (water-storing) environment because bark litter has the property of storing water and thereby increasing the humidity.
