Substrates in natural terrariums serve many functions and are not only there for decorative purposes. They play a very important role in the determination of the terrarium's microclimate. The Exo Terra® Landscaping Substrates mimic the natural soil found in arid deserts or savannah regions. Most desert soils are not purely sand-based but rather a combination of sand, decomposed granite and clay resulting in interesting and sometimes colorful rock formations. The Exo Terra® Landscaping Substrates allow you to create your own natural desert or savannah landscape. Exo Terra® Landscaping Substrates can also be used to secure heavy decor items, like branches or rock formations. The Exo Terra® Landscaping Substrates show excellent heat conductivity and are ideal for use with substrate heaters like the Exo Terra® Heat Mat.

With the Exo Terra® Landscaping Substrates it is very easy to shape naturalistic hills, burrows and basking platforms for your animals. Once formed, the Landscaping Substrate will retain its shape, while still allowing your reptiles to further execute their natural digging and burrowing behavior. You can cover the complete floor space with landscaped substrate, or create landscaped parts and fill up the remaining terrarium floor space with Exo Terra® Desert Substrate. The Exo Terra® Landscaping Substrates consist of a specific mixture of natural desert sand and natural clay, without the addition of coloring agents or chemicals.