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Zoo Med Excavator Clay
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A clay burrowing substrate you shape while it is damp. Once it dries, the tunnels, ledges, and terraces you built keep their shape, so burrowing reptiles can dig without the walls caving in.
Mouldable when damp, sets firm when dry
All natural, with no added dyes, colours, or chemicals
For desert and burrowing species
10 lb and 20 lb bags, or a Cavern Kit with 12 lb of clay
Part number XR-10
Description
- Burrowing clay
- Holds its shape
- No added dyes
- 10 lb, 20 lb, or kit
Most loose substrates fall in as soon as an animal digs into them. Excavator is a natural clay you moisten, sculpt into tunnels, caves, ramps, and terraces, and leave to dry. Once it sets, the features stay put, which makes multi-level arid displays possible.
At a glance
- Material
- Natural clay, with no added dyes, colours, or chemicals
- Format
- Loose, in a bag, or the Cavern Kit with forming tools
- Size
- 10 lb or 20 lb, or the Cavern Kit with 12 lb
- Humidity
- Dry, arid setups
What it suits
It is made for desert species that dig and burrow:
Bearded dragons
Uromastyx
Leopard geckos
Skinks
Small burrowing snakes
What's in the Cavern Kit
The kit gives you the forms to make caves and tunnels rather than carving them by hand.
12 lb of Excavator clay
7 in tunnel tube
Two 5 in round balloons and two 9 in round balloons
Balloon attachment assembly
10 in shovel
Mixing bag
Full installation booklet
Setting it up
Pour the clay into the enclosure and moisten it lightly.
Shape tunnels, terraces, ramps, and hides while it is damp.
Let it dry fully so the features hold before your animal goes in.
You can layer it with other substrates, such as sand or soil mixes, for a different texture or more humidity where your species needs it.
Care and cleaning
Spot clean, and replace sections once they are heavily soiled.
Our advice
Give your animal a flat feeding area, such as a dish or a smooth patch of floor, so it is less likely to swallow substrate with its food.
Questions
How much do I need?
It depends on the floor area and how deep you build. A 10 lb or 20 lb bag covers a typical 10 to 40 gallon setup, and deep burrows take more.
Do the tunnels really hold up?
Yes, once the clay has dried. Size each burrow for your animal, and support the larger ones.
Is it right for my animal?
Read our guide to choosing a substrate, or ask us with your species and enclosure size.
| Part number | XR-10 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Zoo Med |
| Options | 3 to choose from |
| Shipping weight | 12 lb |
| Shipping box | 15 x 10 x 4 in |
| Size | 10lb |
Box size and weight are the packed carton, for shipping only, not the size of the item itself.
Shipping
Parcels across Canada and the US are priced at checkout from the packed boxes. Pallets and freight we price by hand, usually within one business day, and you pay nothing until you have seen the total. Pickup in Calgary is free.
Returns
14 day returns on eligible unused stock items, return shipping paid by the customer. Built-to-order goods are covered by the construction warranty rather than by returns. Restocking Fees Apply for returns
Warranty
One year warranty on the construction of anything we build.
Questions
Ask about it
Anything this page does not answer. We will get back to you as soon as we can, and good answers go up here for the next person.
Goes with it
Complete the setup
The rest of a desert basking lizard kit. Or answer four questions and get the whole thing explained.
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