{"product_id":"exo-terra-sand-mat-substrate","title":"Exo Terra Sand Mat Substrate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesert looks with none of loose sand's impaction risk.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Exo Terra Sand Mat is a textured substrate liner that gives your terrarium floor a natural desert surface — without the dust, mess or ingestion risk of loose sand. It's sized across four models to fit terrariums from nano enclosures up to 90 cm wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo impaction risk\u003c\/strong\u003e — unlike loose sand, the mat can't be accidentally swallowed with food, which matters for species prone to substrate ingestion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirm-grip texture\u003c\/strong\u003e — the sand-like surface gives natural traction for walking and digging-in behaviour, rather than the shifting surface of loose sand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRinse and reuse\u003c\/strong\u003e — lift it out, rinse clean or wipe down, and put it straight back in; no replacing a bag of substrate every clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrims to fit\u003c\/strong\u003e — cut it down with scissors for a custom fit in a non-Exo Terra enclosure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoubles as quarantine substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e — easy to disinfect between uses, which loose substrate isn't.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich size do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMini\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28.5 × 28.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCHL60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e43 × 43 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCHL61\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e58 × 43 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCHL62\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e88 × 43 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCHL63\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatch the mat to your terrarium's floor footprint, then trim it to the exact shape with scissors — all four sizes can be cut down, so it's fine to size up rather than risk coming up short.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTextured substrate mat (sand-look surface)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eThickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMini\/Small\/Medium: 0.4 cm · Large: 0.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUse in\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesert and arid terrariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReusable\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — rinse clean or wipe down\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCuttable\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes, with scissors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e desert and arid-terrarium species, keepers wanting to cut impaction risk versus loose sand, and quarantine setups needing an easy-clean substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e burrowing species that need to dig into a deep substrate layer — this is a floor liner, not a burrowing medium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse or wipe down when soiled, or replace if heavily stained. Exo Terra recommends its Terrarium Cleaner \u0026amp; Odor Remover for a deeper clean between full rinses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePairs with an Exo Terra Rock Background and Rock Outcrop for a complete desert scape, and works well under a heat mat or basking lamp where you want an even, easy-clean floor rather than loose substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovered by Exo Terra's manufacturer warranty against faults, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Ships as standard parcel freight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs this safer than loose sand?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — the main advantage is that it can't be accidentally swallowed with food the way loose sand can, which is a real impaction risk in some species.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I cut it to fit a non-Exo Terra enclosure?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. All four sizes trim easily with scissors, so buy the size closest to (or slightly larger than) your terrarium's floor and cut it to the exact shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow do I clean it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eLift it out and rinse under water, or wipe down for a quick clean. Exo Terra's Terrarium Cleaner \u0026amp; Odor Remover is recommended for a more thorough clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan my reptile dig in it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt gives grip for walking and light digging-in behaviour, but it isn't a deep substrate — species that need to burrow will need a loose substrate layer instead.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ExoTerra","offers":[{"title":"Mini (29 x 28cm)","offer_id":54774119432483,"sku":"CHL60","price":23.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small (43 x 43cm)","offer_id":55335216021795,"sku":"CHL61","price":36.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium (58 x 43cm)","offer_id":55335216054563,"sku":"CHL62","price":44.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large (88 x 43cm)","offer_id":55335216087331,"sku":"CHL63","price":60.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/CHL60_4e0ff59d-17aa-4fdc-a6f8-647a27a341ae.png?v=1782875500","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/exo-terra-sand-mat-substrate","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}