HCA: Hermit Crab Association

Does anyone know if the Zilla Reptile Terrarium Bedding Substrate Liner - green version - just says made from recycled materials is safe to use for a climbing wall? It does say enzyme coating so that makes me weary...

I wouldnt worry too much about the enzyme coating - of course, it depends on the enzyme itself... most aren't going to kill! - but rather the fact that its green (potential dyes) and recycled material (origins are ambiguous at best)....

Honesty, i would suggest not getting it, and sticking with something slightly more natural... but thats me.


Edit: if planning to use for substrate, I would strongly reccomend against. You want something that they can dig in for general digging as well as moulting.

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I believe it's a plastic based felt, so I would be very worried about them eating it!

I was just thinking about using it for a climbing wall. I found a brown version too. Not sure if that makes a difference? I found the below info on it. Maybe I just need to get a coconut fiber mat instead?

Terrarium Liner
• Absorbent, non-abrasive material
will not irritate
• Cannot be ingested
• Made from recycled materials

Made from an absorbent, non-abrasive material that won't irritate sensitive feet, these liners are also treated with a biodegradable enzyme that reduces reptile odors. To clean, simply rinse with cold tap water and reuse. Ideal for juvenile reptiles that may accidentally ingest loose bedding when striking food.

A low maintenance bedding, cut to size as needed
Safe because it cannot be digested like other substrates, a good alternative especially for juvenile reptiles
Treated to reduce odors
Easy to clean with cold tap water
Absorbent, non-abrasive material will not irritate reptiles

A reptile cannot tear chunks off to eat, but a crab can pinch apart anything!

Good point, cocofiber it is!