#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. Green product made from a renewable resource. Easy to clean. 99.9% dust free.