Forest Floor 4.4l – tropical substrate

Forest Floor is a cypress-based substrate for tropical terrariums housing snakes, lizards, land and marsh turtles, frogs, toads, salamanders, spiders and other invertebrates. It is a practical choice for keepers who want one bedding that also supports live plants and egg incubation.

Why it matters

• Natural composition: made entirely from cypress, so it adds no synthetic components to the enclosure.
• Depth guidance by group: 5–8 cm for frogs, salamanders and insects; 8–10 cm for burrowing toads, spiders and live plants.
• Humidity support: tropical reptiles and amphibians need at least 50% humidity, and the substrate should be dampened periodically to maintain it. A ZooMed hygrometer can be used to monitor levels.
• Replacement schedule: change it at least every 6 months, or sooner if an unpleasant odour develops in the terrarium.

For turtles, feed them in a separate container, because they may accidentally swallow bedding while eating.

Specifications

• Brand: Zoomed
• Model symbol: ZOOMED PODLOZE FOREST FLOOR 4.4L
• EAN: 097612780048
• Volume: 4.4 l
• Weight: 1.4 kg
• Type: natural cypress substrate, tropical category
• Recommended layer depth: 5–8 cm (frogs, salamanders, insects); 8–10 cm (burrowing toads, spiders, live plants)
• Minimum humidity for tropical species: 50%
• Replacement: at least every 6 months or when an unpleasant odour persists

What it works with

The substrate is intended for tropical terrariums with reptiles and amphibians that need a loose, moisture-retaining bedding, including setups with planted areas and incubation of eggs. Its 4.4 l volume is suited to smaller enclosures, and depth should be adjusted to the species, as listed above.