Zoo Med Forest Floor Bedding

4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars | 2,425 ratings

Price: 22.49

Last update: 08-15-2024


About this item

Recommended terrarium substrate for many species of snakes, lizards, land turtles, tortoises, frogs, toads, salamanders, tarantulas, and other invertebrates
Recommended terrarium substrate for many species of snakes, lizards, land turtles, tortoises, frogs, toads, salamanders, tarantulas
Great for snakes, amphibians, or tropical species of tortoises
Reptiles and amphibes

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Top reviews from the United States

Chelsea G
5.0 out of 5 stars Always use this brand and it never disappoints
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2024
Great product, helps snakes shed easier, has moisture to it to help as well.
MM
5.0 out of 5 stars Overall great product
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2014
This works perfectly for my ball python. It holds humidity better than aspen, and it lasts a long time before it needs completely changed out. I spot clean, then do a full substrate switch every shed or couple of months. It gets dry over time, so every couple weeks I'll pour a cup or two of water in there and mix it around. It's also way cheaper than any substrate at the pet store.

I don't feed her in her viv anymore, though, because once a little mulch stick got stuck in her mouth and I had to get it out with tweezers. Aspen might be a better choice if you feed in the viv/tank/whatever. However, she kind of pushes her food around and into the ground when she eats. If your pet just gulps their food down it probably won't be an issue.

I have a 55 gallon long aquarium, and usually get about 2 substrate switches out of one bag.

The only downside is it's very difficult to see any waste when using this substrate. Everything kind of blends in, so I usually have to use the old smell test when cleaning.
Kirstyn Ewing
5.0 out of 5 stars smaller bag than I thought
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2024
This was a much smaller bag than I thought but it did the job . this mixture is the perfect type of bedding for my tortoises ! they absolutely love it
Drew
5.0 out of 5 stars Hold humidity
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2024
Very good product hold humidity
KL
4.0 out of 5 stars ZooMed Forest Floor substrate
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2022
This is a good substrate, I use it for my iguana and blue tongued skink. It is not as dusty as some other bark substrates I've used and is relatively easy to clean of food and other messes. There are at times some large pieces I have to remove for fear they might injure one of them, but all in all it's relatively congruent in size. It also holds moisture well, allowing for a good humidity level, yet doesn't get moldy with constant misting.
Shani
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2024
Great for holding moisture. This is the only bedding I use for my pythons ♡
Danny S
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for my ball python
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2023
It is an easy to clean substrate that is ready to add into the terrarium. The chips seem to be good quality and reasonably priced
Miguel P. Escalera
5.0 out of 5 stars Good product
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2023
Holds moisture well

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