Engineered for fast drainage, mineral structure, and low-humidity realism.
DesertBiome™ is a mineral-forward habitat soil engineered to replicate the firm, fast-draining ground of true arid ecosystems. Built for reptiles, mammals, and invertebrates that depend on low humidity and stable footing, this substrate provides structure without dust, collapse, or moisture retention.
Standard reptile sands are either too loose, too dusty, or completely biologically dead. Common soil mixes trap water and create unsafe humidity levels. DesertBiome™ balances sand, crushed granite, organic topsoil, biochar, and mineral buffers to create a breathable desert substrate that performs long-term.
Why It Works
• Drainage & Stability – Sand and granite replicate compact desert soils
• Low Humidity Control – Ingredients selected to avoid moisture retention
• Calcium Buffering – Dolomite supports digestion and bone health
• Microbial Balance – Biochar enables stable, beneficial biology
• Burrowing Texture – Firm yet pliable for natural digging
Animals & insects
Bearded Dragon, Leopard Gecko, Uromastyx, Egyptian Uromastyx, Sand Boa, Banded Gecko, Desert Tortoise, Horned Lizard, Collared Lizard, Frilled Dragon, Rosy Boa, Kenyan Sand Boa, Western Hognose Snake, Sidewinder Rattlesnake, Chuckwalla, Desert Iguana, Gila Monster, Sandfish Skink, Savannah Monitor, Mongolian Gerbil, Jerboa, Kangaroo Rat, Fat-Tailed Gerbil, Spiny Mouse, Desert Hamster, Fennec Fox, Kit Fox, Rock Hyrax, Ground Squirrel, Desert Isopods, Darkling Beetles, Desert Millipedes, Desert Hairy Scorpion, Vinegaroon, Desert Tarantulas, Giant Desert Centipede, Sun Scorpion, Arizona Bark Scorpion, Sand Roaches, Sahara Ants, Desert Snails, Velvet Ant.
Plants
Desert Marigold, Desert Sand Verbena, Brittlebrush, Mojave Sage, Desert Holly, Desert Rock Daisy, Apache Plume, Desert Willow, Desert Ironwood, Palo Verde, Blue Palo Verde, Foothill Palo Verde, Blackbrush, Fourwing Saltbush, Winterfat, Atriplex Saltbush, Shadscale, Alkali Sacaton, Nevada Ephedra, Desert Broom, Bladderpod, Fairy Duster, Baja Fairy Duster, Chuparosa, Desert Lavender, Desert Trumpet, Paperflower, Indigo Bush, Catclaw Mimosa, Chia Sage, Woolly Hopsage, Spiny Hopsage, Desert Peach, Cliff Fendlerbush, White Bursage, Burrobrush, Creosote Groundcover Types, Paperbag Bush, Desert Senna, Desert Princesplume, Desert Blazingstar, Evening Primrose (desert form), Desert Evening Primrose, Ghost Flower, Desert Five Spot, Mojave Aster, Desert Globemallow (non overlapping strain), Desert Mallow, Desert Zinnia, Desert Paintbrush, Mojave Poppy, Desert Poppy, Desert Gold Sunflower, Desert Sunflower, Yellow Dot Daisy, Ghost Goldeneye, Tansy Aster (arid), Desert Chicory, Wild Heliotrope (desert type), Desert Checkerbloom, Desert Penstemon, Parry Penstemon, Desert Princes Plume, Desert Canterbury Bells, Desert Tidy Tips, Blazingstar, Desert Lily (Panamint), Sand Verbena Bush, Sand Mat, Skeleton Weed, Turpentine Bush, Range Ratany, Thistle Sage, Cheesebush, Desert Almond, Desert Peach, Desert Thorn, Wolfberry, Graythorn, Range Ratany, Sand Sagebrush, Desert Dropseed, Sand Dropseed, Indian Ricegrass, Sideoats Grama (dryland form), Needlegrass (desert type), Desert Needlegrass, Sand Bluestem, Desert Saltgrass, Crested Wheatgrass (arid), Desert Melic Grass, Littleleaf Mountain Mahogany, Torrey Yucca seedling stage only (not adult overlap), Desert Trumpet, Wild Desert Carrot, Desert Parsley, Sand Lettuce, Wild Gourd, Coyote Melon, Tumbleweed Russian Thistle, Golden Eye, Goldenwild Aster, Desert Dandelion, Blazing Star, Desert Dozedaisy.
Biome Replication Technology™
APSU Soil™ models the physical structure of desert ecosystems — producing mineral-accurate substrates that self-regulate moisture and remain stable over time.
Engineered for fast drainage, mineral structure, and low-humidity realism.
DesertBiome™ is a mineral-forward habitat soil engineered to replicate the firm, fast-draining ground of true arid ecosystems. Built for reptiles, mammals, and invertebrates that depend on low humidity and stable footing, this substrate provides structure without dust, collapse, or moisture retention.
Standard reptile sands are either too loose, too dusty, or completely biologically dead. Common soil mixes trap water and create unsafe humidity levels. DesertBiome™ balances sand, crushed granite, organic topsoil, biochar, and mineral buffers to create a breathable desert substrate that performs long-term.
Why It Works
• Drainage & Stability – Sand and granite replicate compact desert soils
• Low Humidity Control – Ingredients selected to avoid moisture retention
• Calcium Buffering – Dolomite supports digestion and bone health
• Microbial Balance – Biochar enables stable, beneficial biology
• Burrowing Texture – Firm yet pliable for natural digging
Animals & insects
Bearded Dragon, Leopard Gecko, Uromastyx, Egyptian Uromastyx, Sand Boa, Banded Gecko, Desert Tortoise, Horned Lizard, Collared Lizard, Frilled Dragon, Rosy Boa, Kenyan Sand Boa, Western Hognose Snake, Sidewinder Rattlesnake, Chuckwalla, Desert Iguana, Gila Monster, Sandfish Skink, Savannah Monitor, Mongolian Gerbil, Jerboa, Kangaroo Rat, Fat-Tailed Gerbil, Spiny Mouse, Desert Hamster, Fennec Fox, Kit Fox, Rock Hyrax, Ground Squirrel, Desert Isopods, Darkling Beetles, Desert Millipedes, Desert Hairy Scorpion, Vinegaroon, Desert Tarantulas, Giant Desert Centipede, Sun Scorpion, Arizona Bark Scorpion, Sand Roaches, Sahara Ants, Desert Snails, Velvet Ant.
Plants
Desert Marigold, Desert Sand Verbena, Brittlebrush, Mojave Sage, Desert Holly, Desert Rock Daisy, Apache Plume, Desert Willow, Desert Ironwood, Palo Verde, Blue Palo Verde, Foothill Palo Verde, Blackbrush, Fourwing Saltbush, Winterfat, Atriplex Saltbush, Shadscale, Alkali Sacaton, Nevada Ephedra, Desert Broom, Bladderpod, Fairy Duster, Baja Fairy Duster, Chuparosa, Desert Lavender, Desert Trumpet, Paperflower, Indigo Bush, Catclaw Mimosa, Chia Sage, Woolly Hopsage, Spiny Hopsage, Desert Peach, Cliff Fendlerbush, White Bursage, Burrobrush, Creosote Groundcover Types, Paperbag Bush, Desert Senna, Desert Princesplume, Desert Blazingstar, Evening Primrose (desert form), Desert Evening Primrose, Ghost Flower, Desert Five Spot, Mojave Aster, Desert Globemallow (non overlapping strain), Desert Mallow, Desert Zinnia, Desert Paintbrush, Mojave Poppy, Desert Poppy, Desert Gold Sunflower, Desert Sunflower, Yellow Dot Daisy, Ghost Goldeneye, Tansy Aster (arid), Desert Chicory, Wild Heliotrope (desert type), Desert Checkerbloom, Desert Penstemon, Parry Penstemon, Desert Princes Plume, Desert Canterbury Bells, Desert Tidy Tips, Blazingstar, Desert Lily (Panamint), Sand Verbena Bush, Sand Mat, Skeleton Weed, Turpentine Bush, Range Ratany, Thistle Sage, Cheesebush, Desert Almond, Desert Peach, Desert Thorn, Wolfberry, Graythorn, Range Ratany, Sand Sagebrush, Desert Dropseed, Sand Dropseed, Indian Ricegrass, Sideoats Grama (dryland form), Needlegrass (desert type), Desert Needlegrass, Sand Bluestem, Desert Saltgrass, Crested Wheatgrass (arid), Desert Melic Grass, Littleleaf Mountain Mahogany, Torrey Yucca seedling stage only (not adult overlap), Desert Trumpet, Wild Desert Carrot, Desert Parsley, Sand Lettuce, Wild Gourd, Coyote Melon, Tumbleweed Russian Thistle, Golden Eye, Goldenwild Aster, Desert Dandelion, Blazing Star, Desert Dozedaisy.
Biome Replication Technology™
APSU Soil™ models the physical structure of desert ecosystems — producing mineral-accurate substrates that self-regulate moisture and remain stable over time.
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