Pettex Reptile Substrate Aspen Fibre - Kiln-Dried Bedding (10L)

Produced from sustainable, pure kiln-dried Aspen fibres, this substrate is soft and highly absorbent. A popular choice among herpetoculturists for bedding or nesting material, the heat-treated, odourless fibre encourages natural burrowing behaviour.

Key Features and Benefits

• Kiln-Dried Aspen Fibres: Soft, odourless and highly absorbent.
• Ideal for Bedding or Nesting: A comfortable base for burrowing species.
• 100% Natural & Biodegradable: An environmentally friendly substrate choice.
• Absorbs Waste & Controls Odours: Keeps the enclosure fresher for longer.
• Heat Treated: Reduces bacterial contamination for a cleaner substrate.

Why We Rate This

Aspen is a genuinely good choice for dry and arid-environment species, holding its shape well for burrowing while staying absorbent and low-dust compared to alternatives like pine shavings. Worth knowing this is a dry substrate rather than a moisture-retaining one, so it suits species from drier habitats - many snakes and desert-dwelling lizards - better than humidity-loving tropical species like chameleons or tree frogs, who'll do better on a moisture-retaining substrate instead.

Specifications

• Pack Size: 10L
• Material: Kiln-dried Aspen fibre
• Preparation: Heat treated

Suitable For

• Dry and arid-environment reptiles, including many snakes and desert-dwelling lizards
• Species that enjoy burrowing
• Not ideal for humidity-loving tropical species

A natural, low-dust base for their enclosure - add Pettex Reptile Substrate Aspen Fibre to your basket today.