#1 Preferred snake bedding by professional herpetoculturists worldwide. Provides a safe, naturalistic substrate that allows snakes, lizards, and small animals to form burrows and nests as they would in the wild. It has a 191% absorbency rating and is odorless-safe for all snakes. No toxic oils like cedar and other similar wood shavings. Can also be used for birds, lizards, tortoises, turtles, tarantulas, and insects.