{"product_id":"zoo-med-box-cavern-kit-with-excavator-12lb","title":"Zoo Med Box Cavern Kit with Excavator 12lb","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEverything needed to sculpt a burrow system, in one box.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Zoo Med Cavern Kit pairs 12 lb (5.4 kg) of Excavator Clay Burrowing Substrate with the tools to shape it — a tunnel tube, four balloons to mould chambers, a balloon attachment assembly, a shovel and a mixing bag — so you can build caverns, tunnels and hides that hold their shape once the clay sets, the way a burrowing species would dig them in the wild.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll-natural clay\u003c\/strong\u003e — Excavator substrate contains no added dyes, colours or chemicals, and holds its shape once formed so burrows don't collapse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull tool set included\u003c\/strong\u003e — tunnel tube and two balloon sizes let you mould connected chambers rather than digging blind into a solid block.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstructions included\u003c\/strong\u003e — a full installation booklet walks through building the layout before you commit clay to the enclosure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiggable once formed\u003c\/strong\u003e — animals that burrow naturally can still excavate and modify the tunnels themselves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e12 lb (5.4 kg) Excavator Clay Burrowing Substrate, one 7 in (18 cm) tunnel tube, two 5 in (13 cm) round balloons, two 9 in (23 cm) round balloons, a balloon attachment assembly, a 10 in (25 cm) shovel, an Excavator mixing bag and a full installation booklet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNot included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe enclosure itself, a water source for mixing the clay, and any base substrate you want to run alongside the sculpted sections are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSubstrate weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 lb (5.4 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTunnel tube\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 in (18 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSmall balloons\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 in (13 cm) x 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLarge balloons\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 in (23 cm) x 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShovel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 in (25 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAdditives\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone — no added dyes, colours or chemicals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable for burrowing reptiles and invertebrates kept in enclosures large enough for a sculpted clay layout, and for keepers who want to build multi-chamber hides rather than a single flat substrate bed. Not a complete substrate on its own for species that need a soft, loose digging layer over the whole floor — Excavator is best used for the sculpted sections, with a separate base substrate elsewhere in the enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow the included installation booklet for mixing and shaping the clay, and allow it to dry and firm up before introducing the animal. Spot-clean waste from formed tunnels as you would any substrate, and avoid saturating the structure with water after it has set, which can soften and collapse it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovered by Zoo Med's standard manufacturer warranty against defects in packaging or contents. Shipped from Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium, North Lakes QLD.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan burrowing animals dig through it once it sets?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — Excavator is designed to hold a formed shape while still being diggable, so animals that burrow naturally can extend or modify the tunnels themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes the kit include everything I need, or just the clay?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe kit includes the clay plus the tunnel tube, four balloons for shaping chambers, a balloon attachment assembly, a shovel, a mixing bag and an installation booklet — you'll still need your own water for mixing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWill it work in any size enclosure?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt suits enclosures with enough floor space and height for a sculpted layout; check the installation booklet's guidance against your enclosure dimensions before planning the build.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes it contain any dyes or chemicals?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo — Zoo Med states the substrate has no added dyes, colours or chemicals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorks alongside a separate base substrate for the rest of the enclosure floor, and a mister or humidifier where the species needs the clay kept from drying out too quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZooMed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55293330161955,"sku":"ZM375","price":63.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/ZM375_11.png?v=1782882994","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/zoo-med-box-cavern-kit-with-excavator-12lb","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}