{"product_id":"et-plantation-soil-4-4l-bag-pt2780","title":"Exo Terra Plantation Soil Coconut Fibre Substrate 4.4L | PT2780","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ET Plantation Soil 4.4L Bag (PT2780) is a compressed coconut husk fibre substrate sourced from tropical Asian plantations, designed for keepers who need a natural, humidity-retaining base for tropical vivarium set-ups. It suits frogs, salamanders, burrowing reptiles, and any species that benefits from a moist, diggable substrate layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat It's Made From\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduced from coconut husk fibre — a byproduct of tropical plantation agriculture — this is a 100% natural substrate with no synthetic additives. The compressed format expands on contact with water, making the 4.4L bag practical to store and straightforward to prepare before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHumidity and Burrowing Performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCoconut fibre holds moisture well without becoming waterlogged, making it an effective tool for maintaining elevated humidity in tropical and rainforest-species enclosures. It also has enough structural integrity to support burrowing and digging behaviour, which matters for species that rely on substrate depth for security or thermoregulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIncubation Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe hygroscopic properties of this substrate make it a viable incubation medium. It absorbs and retains moisture evenly, helping keepers maintain consistent humidity around eggs without the risk of pooling or drying out rapidly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLive Plant Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis substrate can be used directly as a planting medium for live plants within a bioactive or planted terrarium set-up. It provides genuine nutritional support for plant growth, making it a practical choice for keepers building naturalistic enclosures rather than simply lining a bare vivarium floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA versatile, species-safe substrate that covers humidity management, burrowing, incubation, and planted terrariums in a single product — genuinely useful across a range of tropical keeping set-ups.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peregrine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54148493836625,"sku":"SHP021","price":4.16,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/0403\/8225\/files\/SHP021_1.jpg?v=1782599434","url":"https:\/\/viperia.co.uk\/products\/et-plantation-soil-4-4l-bag-pt2780","provider":"Viperia UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}