Zoo Med Reptile Bark Fir Bedding, 8 Quarts
$17.79





Price: $17.79
(as of Oct 05, 2025 23:00:17 UTC – Details)
All Natural. Made from the bark of fir trees. Hygroscopic. This means it absorbs moisture and then releases it, creating humidity. The perfect substrate for humidity loving reptiles. Conducts and evenly distributes heat. Adds environmental stimulus. Allows natural digging and burrowing activity. Absorbent. Pulls icky waste away from your animal. Decorative. Provides your terrarium with that natural tropical rainforest look. Re-usable and super easy to maintain. All you have to do is soak in hot water every 2 to 3 months for fresh, clean bark. (ReptiBark should be replaced at least once a year). Smaller chips provide better moisture retention (increased surface area). Prevents live food from hanging out in your substrate (small pieces interlock).
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
Product Dimensions : 15 x 8.7 x 5.2 inches; 4.25 Pounds
Item model number : RB8
Department : Racks/Futons
Date First Available : August 3, 2004
Manufacturer : Zoo Med Laboratories
ASIN : B0010OTJIY
Best Sellers Rank: #8,398 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #5 in Terrarium Bedding
Customer Reviews: 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,401 ratings var dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction; P.when(‘A’, ‘ready’).execute(function(A) { if (dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction !== true) { dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction = true; A.declarative( ‘acrLink-click-metrics’, ‘click’, { “allowLinkDefault”: true }, function (event) { if (window.ue) { ue.count(“acrLinkClickCount”, (ue.count(“acrLinkClickCount”) || 0) + 1); } } ); } }); P.when(‘A’, ‘cf’).execute(function(A) { A.declarative(‘acrStarsLink-click-metrics’, ‘click’, { “allowLinkDefault” : true }, function(event){ if(window.ue) { ue.count(“acrStarsLinkWithPopoverClickCount”, (ue.count(“acrStarsLinkWithPopoverClickCount”) || 0) + 1); } }); });
All Natural green” product”
Lasts up to one year
Absorbent
Re-usable
Customers say
Customers find this reptile bedding effective, particularly for tortoises and snakes, with good size pieces that hold humidity decently and have very little dirt or fine dust. They appreciate its clean smell and consider it good value for money. The insect resistance aspect receives mixed feedback, with some customers reporting infestations of bugs.

MichelleF –
Perfect for my snakes
I’ve been using newspaper bedding for my Corn Snake and California King Snake’s cages. What a mistake that’s been! The ReptiBark bedding is SO much better! They love their new bedding and it makes their colors and patters stick out, in addition to their cages looking so much nicer!My California King has already burrowed herself into it and used it to help her shed. My Corn Snake is actively burrowing and slithering all over the place.No splinters, good color, washable and reusable, a nice wood smell, helps with shedding, and doesn’t give off dust! What more could you want in bedding?!Also, the 8Quart bag is supposed to be enough for a 20gallon tank, but I filled my California King’s 29gallon tall tank with 2-3inches so she’d have enough burrowing space.
linda machut –
Box turtle bedding
Great for box turtles! Thick enough that they don’t swallow the wood when eating.
Aiden Choy –
I love this substrate
Works really well for my reptile tank. It keeps moisture nicely, so the humidity stays where I need it, and my reptile seems to like digging around in it. The bark is just the right sizeânot too big or dustyâso cleaning up is easy too. Overall, itâs a solid, natural bedding choice for keeping the habitat comfortable and moist.
Jordan –
Turtle cage
Works great for the turtleâs habitat!
Amy Amber –
Very clean with consistent sized pieces
To be clear, I do not have a lizard or any reptile. I do grow plants. Ordered this to see if it would work as a lower cost source of what the bonsai stores call “fir fines” and charge a fortune for.While these pieces are larger then bonsai ones, this wood looks and smells clean and is pretty much dust free. Zero signs of any type of insects or other contaminations.I’m not using it for bonsai, but the size is working well for my more tropical plants in pots 4″ and up.Will likely order again.
Reptichip –
Good depending on the reptile
I tried this for my snakes and it did not work out well it held the moisture great and kept the humidity up just was a little rough for the snakes. Totally my fault but a great product.
Karla Dale Taff –
Tortoise
My tortoise seems to be good with it. Very affordable on here compared to my pet store
Savage Sparkle –
Great!
Second time purchasing this item and will definitely buy again. Love it.I use it as an additional layer on top of coconut fiber substrate and aspen bedding for two 50 gallon tanks for my ball pythons. This bag is the perfect amount to split between the two for a variety in their enclosures. It smells great and lasts a long time. And they love it to dig through all their layers and rearrange & make hills.I also love how affordable it is compared to local pet stores.
Suss –
Snabb och smidigt levererat!
MAK –
Great quality bark. Itâs nice and clean and the perfect size chunks. I used this in a container mix for Japanese maples. Worked great.
Petit S. –
Je recommande correct pour un terrarium pour tortue de terre et prix correct.
Cliente Amazon –
hago una mezcla de sustratos, imitanto la tierra. este es uno de los que utilizo
Barbora –
Great quality and quantity for the price. Very happy!