---
product_id: 12638149
title: "Forest Floor Bedding, 8qt"
brand: "zoo med"
price: "€ 33.43"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Zoo Med"
url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/12638149-forest-floor-bedding-8qt
store_origin: PT
region: Portugal
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# 100% natural cypress mulch Ideal for diverse reptile species Superior moisture retention Forest Floor Bedding, 8qt

**Brand:** zoo med
**Price:** € 33.43
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌿 Elevate your terrarium game with nature’s own forest floor!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Forest Floor Bedding, 8qt by zoo med
- **How much does it cost?** € 33.43 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/12638149-forest-floor-bedding-8qt)

## 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

- • **Humidity Hero:** Locks in moisture to maintain optimal humidity levels for tropical reptiles and amphibians.
- • **Top-Ranked & Loved:** Ranked #4 in Terrarium Bedding with a stellar 4.8-star rating from thousands of reptile enthusiasts.
- • **Authentic Forest Vibes:** Transforms any terrarium into a lush, natural habitat with rich green cypress mulch.
- • **Versatile Habitat Base:** Perfectly suited for snakes, lizards, tortoises, frogs, and tarantulas alike.
- • **Trusted Quality & Origin:** Proudly made in America with consistent premium standards.

## Overview

Zoo Med Forest Floor Bedding is an 8-quart natural cypress mulch substrate designed to replicate a lush forest floor. It excels at moisture retention, creating the perfect humid environment for a wide range of reptiles and amphibians. Made in the USA and highly rated by pet owners, it’s the go-to choice for professional terrarium keepers seeking both authenticity and performance.

## Description

Zoo Meds Forest Floor is a natural cypress mulch substrate. It provides your terrarium with a natural forest floor look while retaining moisture to provide humidity to the enclosure. Great for snakes amphibians or tropical species of tortoises.

Review: Great item but unhappy waiting on it to be sent from seller! - Great item,the only kind I use for my ball python and can snake been using it for years.will not be purchasing from this seller again it took a month to receive it after being delayed several times!
Review: Corn snake approved - Great for my corn snake, he loves this stuff! Can keep humidity very well! Easy to cleanup and is cheaper than getting some at petsmart.

## Features

- All natural green "product"
- Recommended terrarium substrate for many species of snakes, lizards, land turtles, tortoises, frogs, toads, salamanders, tarantulas
- All natural green" product"
- Retains moisture to provide humidity to the enclosure

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B001OVF6Z8 |
| ASIN  | B001OVF6Z8 |
| Additional Features | Made in America |
| Best Sellers Rank | #5,354 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #4 in Terrarium Bedding |
| Brand Name | Zoo Med |
| Color | Green |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (5,999) |
| Date First Available  | June 20, 2004 |
| Department  | Unisex-Adult |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00097612780086 |
| Included Components | ZML BEDNG FRST FLOOR 8QT |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| Item Shape | Rectangular |
| Item Type Name | Zoo Med |
| Item Weight | 0.3 Kilograms |
| Item model number  | CM8 |
| Manufacturer | Zoo Med Laboratories |
| Manufacturer  | Zoo Med Laboratories |
| Material Type | Cyrprus Mulch |
| Model Number | CM8 |
| Product Dimensions  | 17.6 x 9.9 x 4.6 inches; 10.65 ounces |
| Product Style | 8 Quart |
| Specific Uses For Product | Active |
| Tank Volume | 8 Quarts |
| Target Species | Snake |
| UPC | 097612780086 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Vivarium Type | Terrarium |
| Warranty Description | Warranty |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Zoo Med
- **Color:** Green
- **Included Components:** ZML BEDNG FRST FLOOR 8QT
- **Item Weight:** 0.3 Kilograms
- **Material:** Cyrprus Mulch
- **Shape:** Rectangular
- **Special Feature:** Made in America
- **Specific Uses For Product:** Active
- **Style:** 8 Quart
- **Tank Volume:** 8 Quarts

## Images

![Forest Floor Bedding, 8qt - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81VgEL5EC3L.jpg)

## Available Options

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

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Will an 8 liter bag cover a 75 gallon aquarium?**
A: my 8 liter bag covered a ten gallon aquarium about five times...which is to say, the bag probably would cover about a 50 gallon tank...but then again, that depends on your depth preference. I'd suggest buying two or three so you can get a better idea. It isn't going to hurt you any, since you'd then have a clear idea what you need to buy the next time! Also, be aware bugs will attempt to nest in this product during the heat, so I'd go with pine in the summer months if that would be an issue.

**Q: I have a desert tortoise is it okay to use?**
A: I would say yes. I use it for a box turtle in a terrarium and keep it sprayed with water for good humidity. Desert torts don't need that necessarily. Even young, they'll get their moisture from food. My older desert tort lives out in the backyard all summer, but he's pretty old.

**Q: Is this suitable for a tomato frog? I was planning on mixing it with ecoearth and spaghum moss to retain humidity.**
A: I don't know anything about tomato frogs but I have a tortoise and need to retain some moisture for humidity in his home and I'm able to use a squirter bottle to add moisture to his bedding as needed. Seems to work just fine.

**Q: Is the bedding good for a burmese python?**
A: I use it for a ball python

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great item but unhappy waiting on it to be sent from seller!
*by T***U on November 24, 2025*

Great item,the only kind I use for my ball python and can snake been using it for years.will not be purchasing from this seller again it took a month to receive it after being delayed several times!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Corn snake approved
*by D***N on June 27, 2025*

Great for my corn snake, he loves this stuff! Can keep humidity very well! Easy to cleanup and is cheaper than getting some at petsmart.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Superb - But bake it first!
*by T***M on April 6, 2026*

This is superb bedding for our Russian tortoise. I saw reviews which mentioned that "pests" might be in it. To be absolutely sure that would not happen, we baked it in batches, in a large roasting pan, in the oven, at 180 degrees, for an hour per batch. Then we misted it lightly after installing each batch. Boris's apartment is 2' x 6', and we used five large bags (24 dry quarts per bag). This provides him about 4" for digging and burrowing. He loves it!

## Frequently Bought Together

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*Last updated: 2026-04-25*