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Josh's FrogsJosh's Frogs BioBedding Tropical Bioactive Substrate (10 quarts)
9.8Exceptional
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Soil SunriseSoil Sunrise Terrarium Potting Soil Mix (8 Quarts) w/Blended Filtering Charcoal Custom Made for Terrariums
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is discontinued by manufacturer:No
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product dimensions:14 x 12 x 4 inches
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item weight:3.17 pounds
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customer reviews:4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 488 ratings 4.7 out of 5 stars
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asin:B0CB1M2J5F
9.7Exceptional
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Soil SunriseSoil Sunrise Terrarium Potting Soil Mix (4 Quarts) w/Blended Filtering Charcoal Custom Made for Terrariums
10% OffKey specs-
is discontinued by manufacturer:No
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product dimensions:12 x 10 x 3.5 inches
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item weight:1.48 pounds
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customer reviews:4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 397 ratings 4.6 out of 5 stars
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asin:B091S2BQ7H
9.6Exceptional
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GalapagosGalápagos Bioactive Soil, 8 Quart
9.3Excellent
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GardeneraGardenera Terrarium Bedding - Premium Blend of Coco Coir, Charcoal, Pumice, and Vermiculite for Vibrant Terrariums - 1 Quart
9.2Excellent
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Josh's FrogsJosh's Frogs ABG Mix Tropical Plant Soil & Bioactive Terrarium Vivarium Substrate (4 Quart/1 Gallon)
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is discontinued by manufacturer:No
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package dimensions:13.5 x 9.45 x 3.07 inches 2.25 Pounds
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asin:B00JJS9WOO
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date first available:April 8, 2014
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item model number:JF00504
8.9Very Good
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DusproDUSPRO Recycle Premium 6in1 Terrarium Soil Mix – Pre-Mixed Terrarium Substrate Mix for Terrariums, Balanced Moisture Growing Medium with Coco Coir, Peat Moss, Pine Bark, Perlite, Pumice & Zeolite 4QRT
8.8Very Good
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RiareRiare 10LBS Expanded Clay Balls Terrarium Substrate for Reptiles - 100% Organic Lightweight Clay Pebbles Substrate Frogs False Bottom Substrate, Bioactive Terrarium Substrate for Drainage and Moisture
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is discontinued by manufacturer:N/A
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package dimensions:15.47 x 10.75 x 5.94 inches 10 Pounds
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asin:B0CGLJ6HRJ
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date first available:August 25, 2023
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item model number:N/A
8.7Very Good
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ZillaZilla Reptile Terrarium Bedding Substrate Bark Blend, 8 Quart
8.6Very Good
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ZillaZilla Pet Reptile Terrarium Substrate Bedding, Jungle Mix, for Frogs, Rainforest Geckos, Toads and Snakes, 24 Quart
34% Off8.5Good
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