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product_id: 7542174
title: "Zoo Med Excavator Clay Burrowing Substrate, 10 Pounds"
brand: "zoo med"
price: "€ 157.17"
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reviews_count: 11
category: "Zoo Med"
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# 100% natural, no chemicals Optimized for belly heat retention Holds shape, no tunnel collapse Zoo Med Excavator Clay Burrowing Substrate, 10 Pounds

**Brand:** zoo med
**Price:** € 157.17
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌿 Dig Deep, Live Natural — The Ultimate Clay Burrowing Experience!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Zoo Med Excavator Clay Burrowing Substrate, 10 Pounds by zoo med
- **How much does it cost?** € 157.17 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/7542174-zoo-med-excavator-clay-burrowing-substrate-10-pounds)

## Best For

- zoo med enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted zoo med brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Digging Delight:** Encourages natural digging behavior, boosting your pet’s happiness and wellbeing.
- • **Burrow Like a Pro:** Supports multi-level tunnels that stay intact—no more collapsed digs!
- • **Pure & Safe Habitat:** All-natural clay with zero dyes or chemicals, ensuring a toxin-free environment.
- • **Easy Clean & Maintain:** Dry stool sits on top for simple cleanup; spot replacement keeps the terrarium fresh.
- • **Heat That Hits the Spot:** Perfect thickness for even heat penetration, keeping your reptile cozy.

## Overview

Zoo Med’s Excavator Clay Burrowing Substrate is a 10-pound, all-natural clay designed to replicate your reptile’s natural habitat. It holds tunnels and burrows firmly without collapsing, supports natural digging instincts, and optimizes heat retention for belly-warming comfort. Free from dyes and chemicals, it’s easy to clean and perfect for arid reptile enclosures, making it a top choice for bearded dragons, leopard geckos, and more.

## Description

Check out Zoo Meds new Excavatorâ„¢ Clay Burrowing Substrate. It allows reptiles to dig tunnels and burrows just like they do in nature. Watch your reptiles perform natural digging behaviors; mold and create multi-level terraces and burrows in your reptiles terrarium Make your reptiles feel like they are at home" in their natural habitat. Excavatorâ„¢ holds its shape so burrows and tunnels wont collapse All Natural. No added dyes colors or chemicals."

Review: Makes for happy dragons - This stuff is great, my bearded dragon loves this way more than the temporary paper towels she was initially on. When she’s particularly happy she’ll dig down into it and lay in a divot of the warm sand like a pancake. It doesn’t have any smell other than earth, one bag is enough for a 45 gallon tank, it’s easy to clean clumps with a scooper. Overall this was a great purchase.
Review: Must use for any naturalistic arid reptile enclosure! - Must use for any naturalistic arid reptile enclosure and is my Recommendation for Leopard Geckos, Bearded Dragons, and Uromastyx. It can be used by itself or mixed with soil for a more natural and soft substrate. Excavator clay holds tunnels extremely well, while allowing reptiles to act on natural digging instincts. There is little risk for impaction or accidentally being ingested with this clay as it is compacted and has very little loose grains once wet and dried. As for cleaning, Most Arid Reptiles have a drier stool that will sit on top of the substrate and can be simply picked up with a paper towel. If the "used" area begins to smell, Simply scoop up the clay in that spot and replace. (I always save a little dry clay for this reason) To heat from below For reptiles that require heat from below, This can be achieved with a little creative land planning. The spot that has belly heat needs to be between 1/8th and 1/4th in thick for enough heat to penetrate. This actually works better than Repticarpet or tile as the heat is evenly distributed and retained for longer. In the attached pictures, the right half has heat on an "on/off" thermostat and is able to maintain floor heat at 88-92 Degrees at all times. To use by itself Carefully empty into enclosure, go slow to avoid dust. Wet clay just enough to form caverns and hills, I feel it works best when combined with Driftwood, Slate, Stone or Cork bark to create better climbing opportunities and help build up hills. While drying, the clay may crack as it shrinks, just re-wet the cracks and rub smooth. To Redecorate or fix crumbling, just soak the area with a reptile safe spray bottle, and reform. To create a more naturalistic soil Combine equal parts Excavator clay and organic topsoil and moisten. Be sure there are no Fertilizers, Natural or otherwise in the soil. This mixture will not be able to form tall structures, But will hold Burrows extremely well and will be easier for reptiles to dig in. As with any Pet product PLEASE research thoroughly the needs of that specific animal before Purchasing.

## Features

- Holds its shape so tunnels won't collapse
- All natural, no dyes or chemicals
- Make your reptiles feel like they are at home" in their natural habitat"

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000N5OM8S |
| ASIN  | B000N5OM8S |
| Age Range Description | all stages |
| Best Sellers Rank | #11,836 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #15 in Aquarium Gravel #27 in Terrarium Substrate #74 in Aquarium Décor |
| Brand Name | Zoo Med |
| Color | No Color |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,697) |
| Date First Available | January 1, 2005 |
| Date First Available  | January 1, 2005 |
| Directions | Position the lamp at a safe distance to avoid overheating. |
| Included Components | Pet Supply Zoomed Excavator Clay Burrow Substrate 10 lb. |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 20 x 8 x 4 inches |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 14.8 x 9.25 x 2.87 inches |
| Item Weight | 4.54 Kilograms |
| Item model number | XR10 |
| Item model number  | XR10 |
| Manufacturer | Zoo Med Laboratories |
| Manufacturer  | Zoo Med Laboratories |
| Material | Cotton |
| Model Name | Pet Supply Zoomed Excavator Clay Burrow Substrate 10 lb. |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Dimensions  | 20 x 8 x 4 inches; 10.01 Pounds |
| Size | 10 pounds |
| Specific Uses for Product | Active |
| Target Audience Keyword | fish, house-cats, reptiles |
| Warranty Description | As Labeled |

## Images

![Zoo Med Excavator Clay Burrowing Substrate, 10 Pounds - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61wnyO9zP1L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Makes for happy dragons
*by P***. on February 18, 2026*

This stuff is great, my bearded dragon loves this way more than the temporary paper towels she was initially on. When she’s particularly happy she’ll dig down into it and lay in a divot of the warm sand like a pancake. It doesn’t have any smell other than earth, one bag is enough for a 45 gallon tank, it’s easy to clean clumps with a scooper. Overall this was a great purchase.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must use for any naturalistic arid reptile enclosure!
*by R***E on January 23, 2017*

Must use for any naturalistic arid reptile enclosure and is my Recommendation for Leopard Geckos, Bearded Dragons, and Uromastyx. It can be used by itself or mixed with soil for a more natural and soft substrate. Excavator clay holds tunnels extremely well, while allowing reptiles to act on natural digging instincts. There is little risk for impaction or accidentally being ingested with this clay as it is compacted and has very little loose grains once wet and dried. As for cleaning, Most Arid Reptiles have a drier stool that will sit on top of the substrate and can be simply picked up with a paper towel. If the "used" area begins to smell, Simply scoop up the clay in that spot and replace. (I always save a little dry clay for this reason) To heat from below For reptiles that require heat from below, This can be achieved with a little creative land planning. The spot that has belly heat needs to be between 1/8th and 1/4th in thick for enough heat to penetrate. This actually works better than Repticarpet or tile as the heat is evenly distributed and retained for longer. In the attached pictures, the right half has heat on an "on/off" thermostat and is able to maintain floor heat at 88-92 Degrees at all times. To use by itself Carefully empty into enclosure, go slow to avoid dust. Wet clay just enough to form caverns and hills, I feel it works best when combined with Driftwood, Slate, Stone or Cork bark to create better climbing opportunities and help build up hills. While drying, the clay may crack as it shrinks, just re-wet the cracks and rub smooth. To Redecorate or fix crumbling, just soak the area with a reptile safe spray bottle, and reform. To create a more naturalistic soil Combine equal parts Excavator clay and organic topsoil and moisten. Be sure there are no Fertilizers, Natural or otherwise in the soil. This mixture will not be able to form tall structures, But will hold Burrows extremely well and will be easier for reptiles to dig in. As with any Pet product PLEASE research thoroughly the needs of that specific animal before Purchasing.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Dragon was a bit depressed, not anymore
*by C***N on September 26, 2021*

For the longest time my dragon would just lay in the cool side of the tank and do absolutely nothing until I picked her up and put her under a heat lamp. If I didn't do this, she would stay there and not even eat. When I added hammocks, she would just pick a favorite hammock and then stay in the hammock. I first used a beginner kit to put a small hill in my bearded dragon's tank and watched her for a while to make sure she wasn't eating it. I seen her lick it out of curiosity a couple times, but not actually try to eat it. I waited a while to see if she had a healthy poop, as she took a few days to have one (sometimes poops more often and sometimes less often). She had a healthy bowel movement and a few more after that. She dug into the small mound of clay hoping to make a cave until all the clay collapsed since there wasn't enough. I was satisfied that she was not eating the loose clay particles and so I bought her more. She absolutely loves this stuff. Ever since adding it to her tank, she gets up on her own every morning and climbs all over her tank! It's made her so happy! She will sometimes sleep on the pile of clay I made for her, or she will bask during the day. She will dig into it a little. She will go back to the other side of the tank when she is too hot. She doesn't even want to poop in her tank now. She tries to climb out when she wants to poop so she doesn't get it dirty! I'm happy to see her be more active now, because she was healthy with no problems but just wanted to lay still all day. This is also the best price I have found for the excavation clay. So thank you so much!

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*Last updated: 2026-03-24*