--- product_id: 280831891 title: "Excavator Clay Burrowing Substrate, 4.5 Kg" brand: "zoo med" price: "NZ$234" currency: NZD in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Zoo Med" url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/280831891-excavator-clay-burrowing-substrate-4-5-kg store_origin: NZ region: New Zealand --- # 100% natural, no dyes or chemicals Reusable & remouldable endlessly Holds shape, no tunnel collapse Excavator Clay Burrowing Substrate, 4.5 Kg **Brand:** zoo med **Price:** NZ$234 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌵 Sculpt the wild at home — where your reptile’s adventure begins! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Excavator Clay Burrowing Substrate, 4.5 Kg by zoo med - **How much does it cost?** NZ$234 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/280831891-excavator-clay-burrowing-substrate-4-5-kg) ## 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 - • **Burrow Like a Pro:** Supports natural digging behavior with stable tunnels that won’t cave in. - • **Cool & Comfortable:** Maintains a fresh, natural feel that helps regulate temperature for your reptile’s comfort. - • **Pure & Safe Habitat:** Crafted from all-natural sand, free from dyes and harmful chemicals for your reptile’s health. - • **Endless Terrain Creativity:** Dampen and sculpt multi-level landscapes that can be reshaped anytime to keep your pet engaged. - • **Low Maintenance, High Impact:** Spot clean daily to extend substrate life and reduce full cleanouts. ## Overview Zoo Med Excavator Clay Burrowing Substrate is a 4.5 kg natural sand-based substrate designed for arid habitat reptiles like bearded dragons and leopard geckos. It holds its shape to prevent tunnel collapse, contains no dyes or chemicals, and can be dampened and reshaped repeatedly to create engaging, naturalistic burrowing environments that promote your pet’s instinctual behaviors. ## Description Product Description Zoo Med Reptile Excavator Clay Substrate is a modern, interactive, remouldable substrate made from natural coloured sand which contains no added dyes, chemicals or colour sealers. It is suitable for use with most species of reptile from arid habitats including Bearded Dragons, Uromastyx and Leopard Geckos. The substrate will promote natural burrowing and digging behaviour, allowing your reptile to create his own burrows just like he would in the wild. Unlike looser substrates Zoo Med Excavator Clay will hold its shape and any burrows made will not easily collapse.When adding Zoo Med Excavator Clay to your reptiles home you can be creative. Simply dampen the substrate and mould into multi level terraces or a hill side to give your reptile the ultimate starting ground for his burrowing antics. Just don't be surprised if your reptile gets his own ideas and re shapes all your work. Want a new landscape? Zoo Med Excavator clay can be re-shaped over and over again to give your reptile something new to explore. Zoo Med Excavator Clay Substrates make a natural, clean, long lasting, interesting and attractive looking substrate for your reptiles home. Spot clean the substrate daily to increase the time between thorough clean outs. Suitable for bearded dragons, uromastyx, leopard geckos, desert or temperate set ups, reptiles from arid habitats. Set Contains: SAND EXCAVATOR 4,50 KG Review: Super - J'adore cette matière pour faire des cachette et surtout garder le côté frais à bonne température pour ça nourriture et tout! Il adore ça cabane depuis que je les recouverte de ce sable mélanger avec de l'eau bien sûr Review: Ottima sabbia! La migliore - Ottima sabbia per la mia pogona. Ottimo per creare nascondigli Si può farla diventare anche meno sabbiosa. ## 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" - International products have separate terms, are sold from abroad and may differ from local products, including fit, age ratings, and language of product, labeling or instructions. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000N5OM8S | | Allergen Information | Codfish Free | | Batteries Included | No | | Best Sellers Rank | #42,983 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #198 in Reptile & Amphibian Habitat Décor | | Color | multi-coloured | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,767) | | Date First Available | 5 August 2012 | | Item Weight | 4.54 Kilograms | | Item model number | XR10 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Pet Life Stage | all stages | | Pet Type | Reptile | | Product Dimensions | 50.8 x 20.32 x 10.16 cm; 4.54 kg | | Quantity | 1 | | Size | 4.5 kg | | batteries required | No | ## Images ![Excavator Clay Burrowing Substrate, 4.5 Kg - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61wnyO9zP1L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Super *by C***A on 24 August 2024* J'adore cette matière pour faire des cachette et surtout garder le côté frais à bonne température pour ça nourriture et tout! Il adore ça cabane depuis que je les recouverte de ce sable mélanger avec de l'eau bien sûr ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ottima sabbia! La migliore *by G***I on 29 March 2026* Ottima sabbia per la mia pogona. Ottimo per creare nascondigli Si può farla diventare anche meno sabbiosa. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Arcilla perfecta para terrario *by F***O on 11 July 2026* Buenas aplicación y fácil de aplicar ## Frequently Bought Together - Zoo Med Excavator Clay Burrowing Substrate, 10 Pounds - Zoo Med ReptiSand®, 10 Pounds, Desert White - Jurassic Natural Australian Desert Dragon Habitat Substrate for Bearded Dragons and Other Lizards, Red, 10lb --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nz/products/280831891-excavator-clay-burrowing-substrate-4-5-kg](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/280831891-excavator-clay-burrowing-substrate-4-5-kg) --- *Product available on Desertcart New Zealand* *Store origin: NZ* *Last updated: 2026-09-26*