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Made from 100% sustainably sourced coconut husks, it provides a soft, burrow-friendly texture that works perfectly in both dry and humid environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoir naturally retains and slowly releases moisture, helping to maintain stable humidity levels, while its high lignin content supports a clean and stable environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur substrates come fully hydrated and ready to use. A deeper layer helps trap essential humidity in the lower levels of the enclosure. For a more naturalistic setup, pair with HabiStat leaf litter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- 100% natural, sustainably sourced coconut husks \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Soft, burrow-friendly texture for animals \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Ideal for dry or humid environments \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Helps maintain stable humidity naturally \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Easy to clean \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Ready to use straight from the bag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirections for Use: \u003c\/strong\u003eSpot clean daily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Habistat","offers":[{"title":"10L","offer_id":54882833498439,"sku":"11325","price":10.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"60L","offer_id":55519330074951,"sku":"11354","price":36.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/7456\/1607\/files\/HSC10E_0.jpg?v=1788515239"},{"product_id":"habistat-desert-sand-red-10kg-hsdsr10-11355","title":"Habistat Desert Sand","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHabiStat Red and Yellow Desert Sand is a natural base substrate, perfect for reptiles from true desert environments. Its fine, natural texture encourages digging, burrowing, and other instinctive behaviours, while creating an authentic desert look in any enclosure. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it straight from the bag for a simple setup, or blend with other substrates to increase sand volume and create added interest and enrichment for your animals. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur substrates come fully hydrated and ready to use. Compact the bottom layer before adding a top layer to help maintain burrows and trap essential humidity in the lower levels. As the top layer dries, it it will trap in vital humidity throughout the bottom layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Fine, natural texture for digging and burrowing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Encourages natural, instinctive behaviours \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Can be used alone or blended with other substrates \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Ready to use out of the bag \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Red or yellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirections for Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spot clean daily. 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It can also be blended with other substrates to create a rich, woodland-inspired aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVersatile and natural, this substrate is easy to clean and provides a supportive base for a wide range of reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. Our substrates come fully hydrated and ready to use. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"tabpanel\" class=\"product-details-information-tab-content-panel\" id=\"product-details-information-tab-2\" data-action=\"pushable\" data-id=\"product-details-information-2\" data-pusher=\"sc-pushable-xs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product-details-information-tab-content-container-2\" class=\"product-details-information-tab-content-container\" data-type=\"information-content-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirections for use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Create an even layer across the bottom of the enclosure to your desired depth. Spot clean daily. 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