• Just add water to expand
  • Excellent moisture retaining properties
  • Ideal for bio-active terrariums
  • Encourages natural burrowing behaviors

Coconut Husk - Compressed Brick

Expands to: 4.5kg. 10lb. 68L. 2.5cu.ft.

Re-create a natural environment for your pet with NewCal Compressed Coconut Husk. Made from the by-product of coconut, this chopped husk is ideal for larger animals, burrowing species and as a soil additive to retain moisture and allow for drainage.

  • Ideal for tropical lizards, snakes, hermit crabs, skinks, tortoises and other large animals as a substrate or burrowing medium.
  • Moisture retaining and absorbent while being mould resistant.
  • Creates less dust when compared to wood shavings.
  • Expands up to 5x the dry brick weight when placed in water.

Instructions:

  • Break into chunks as desired, then place into a large container, bucket, wheelbarrow, etc…
  • Add warm water until saturated, allowing it to absorb into the product. Break up larger chunks for quicker absorption and even distribution.
  • When the product is completely saturated, drain (if necessary) and allow to dry to desired moisture level.
  • Just add water to expand
  • Excellent moisture retaining properties
  • Ideal for bio-active terrariums
  • Encourages natural burrowing behaviors

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