Redmond Ready-to-Mix Bentonite Clay (20 oz)

Create structurally sound, naturalistic burrowing terrain with 100% pure, unrefined volcanic bentonite clay. Mined directly from ancient volcanic ash deposits in Redmond, Utah, this premium montmorillonite clay is completely free of chemical additives, synthetic binders, fragrances, and preservatives. When blended into DIY arid and semi-arid reptile substrates, it acts as an essential mineral binder—transforming loose sand and soil into a diggable, tunnel-holding loam that supports instinctive digging behaviors without collapsing.

Key Husbandry Benefits

• Structural Tunnel & Burrow Integrity: Coats sand and organic soil particles to allow burrowing species to build durable, self-supporting caves, tunnels, and basking mounds that hold their shape.
• 100% Pure, Clean & Additive-Free: Single-ingredient mineral clay ("Simple • Clean • Real") containing natural calcium, sodium, and trace minerals—entirely non-toxic and safe for bioactive clean-up crews, plants, and reptiles.
• Prevents Hazardous Sand Collapses: Eliminates the danger of structural cave-ins associated with loose, unbonded sand substrates.
• Versatile DIY Hardscaping: Can be mixed with water into a thick sculpting paste to craft custom basking ledges, ramp transitions, and naturalistic background fills.

DIY Bioactive Mixing Guide

• Recommended Ratio: Blend at 10% to 15% of your total substrate volume for arid/semi-arid setups (e.g., 40% ReptiEarth/soil, 30% coarse horticultural sand, 15% Redmond Clay, 10% ReptiChip, 5% biochar).
• Application Tip: Thoroughly dry-blend the clay powder into your dry sand and soil before introducing moisture to prevent gummy clumping. Gradually mist with dechlorinated water until the mix holds a firm, crumbly shape when squeezed in your palm.

Product Specifications & Compatibility

• Net Weight: 20 oz (567 g) resealable tub
• Ingredients: 100% Natural Bentonite / Montmorillonite Clay Powder
• Origin: Redmond, Utah, USA
• Ideal For: Bearded Dragons, Leopard Geckos, Uromastyx, Sand Boas, Cape House Snakes, arid colubrids, and digging desert invertebrates.