I bought the excavator clay because it is safer to use with a Mexican black kingsnake (desert snake that likes to burrow) than sand. Sand (which is want I wanted originally) is really bad for them due to impaction. I honestly don't think she is a fan because is it very hard and fairly dense, so I did a half and half tank. It wasn't very easy to use- your hands will get dirty. I don't think she will be able to burrow because of the firmness. I did build a clay hut out of it.
Probably great for lizards and guys that can actually dig. Probably skip if you want your snake to burrow in it because it is very dense. Other than that. I like the look which is what I was really going for.
To the right is the clay while it was freshly wet from putting it in and in the corner is the clay hut. The left is Terra Sahara from biodude for her bioactive enclosure.
I'd say it's worth it
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Excavator Clay Burrowing Substrate
A clay substrate that can be formed to your liking, while still allowing reptiles to dig tunnels and burrows just like they do in nature. Watch your reptiles perform natural digging behaviors; mold and create multi-level terraces and burrows in your reptile’s terrarium. Excavator holds its shape so burrows and tunnels won’t collapse. All Natural! No added dyes, colors, or chemicals.
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I bought the excavator clay because it is safer to use with a Mexican black kingsnake (desert snake that likes to burrow) than sand. Sand (which is want I wanted originally) is really bad for them due to impaction. I honestly don't think she is a fan because is it very hard and fairly dense, so I did a half and half tank. It wasn't very easy to use- your hands will get dirty. I don't think she will be able to burrow because of the firmness. I did build a clay hut out of it.Probably great for lizards and guys that can actually dig. Probably skip if you want your snake to burrow in it because it is very dense. Other than that. I like the look which is what I was really going for.To the right is the clay while it was freshly wet from putting it in and in the corner is the clay hut. The left is Terra Sahara from biodude for her bioactive enclosure.I'd say it's worth it
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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 27, 2023
Size: 10 poundsVerified Purchase
I bought the excavator clay because it is safer to use with a Mexican black kingsnake (desert snake that likes to burrow) than sand. Sand (which is want I wanted originally) is really bad for them due to impaction. I honestly don't think she is a fan because is it very hard and fairly dense, so I did a half and half tank. It wasn't very easy to use- your hands will get dirty. I don't think she will be able to burrow because of the firmness. I did build a clay hut out of it.
Probably great for lizards and guys that can actually dig. Probably skip if you want your snake to burrow in it because it is very dense. Other than that. I like the look which is what I was really going for.
To the right is the clay while it was freshly wet from putting it in and in the corner is the clay hut. The left is Terra Sahara from biodude for her bioactive enclosure.
I'd say it's worth it
Probably great for lizards and guys that can actually dig. Probably skip if you want your snake to burrow in it because it is very dense. Other than that. I like the look which is what I was really going for.
To the right is the clay while it was freshly wet from putting it in and in the corner is the clay hut. The left is Terra Sahara from biodude for her bioactive enclosure.
I'd say it's worth it
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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 19, 2023
Size: 10 poundsVerified Purchase
I’m sure it’s better once you perfect the water ratio so it doesn’t crack. But my beetles love it
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Connor Henderson
Digging Holes is Fun
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on September 4, 2016Size: 10 poundsVerified Purchase
Mrs L. Anderson
Brilliant piece of kit
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on November 2, 2020Size: 10 poundsVerified Purchase