Zoo Med
checked, early 2026Reptile husbandry staples: ReptiSun UVB, Repti Basking Spot lamps, ReptiBark and Eco Earth substrates, and turtle equipment.
What changed since our reviews: The husbandry staples the 2019 guides recommended are all current: ReptiSun T5/compact UVB, Repti Basking Spot lamps, Eco Earth and ReptiBark substrates, ReptiTherm heat mats, the ReptiBator incubator and Repti Rapids filters for turtle tanks.
Current line-up
Long-running lines as of early 2026, compiled . Source: zoomed.com/. Properties, not prices.
| Product / line | For | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ReptiSun T5 HO / Compact UVB | reptiles | UVB lighting | 5.0 and 10.0 outputs; the UVB default |
| Repti Basking Spot | reptiles | Heat lamp | Focused basking bulbs |
| PowerSun UV | reptiles | Mercury vapour lamp | Heat + UVB in one lamp |
| Eco Earth | reptiles | Substrate | Coconut fibre, loose or brick |
| ReptiBark | reptiles | Substrate | Fir bark for humidity-loving species |
| ReptiSand | reptiles | Substrate | Natural quartz desert sand |
| ReptiTherm Under Tank Heater | reptiles | Heat mat | Stick-on UTH, several sizes |
| ReptiBator Digital Incubator | reptiles | Incubator | Digital temp/humidity egg incubator |
| Repti Rapids LED Waterfall Filter | reptiles | Turtle filter | Turtle tank filtration |
| Natural Grassland / Maintenance Tortoise Food | reptiles | Food | Pelleted tortoise diets |
| Repti Calcium / ReptiVite | reptiles | Supplement | With and without D3 |
As reviewed here
Every product of theirs our own guides picked — real coverage from the reviews, not re-checked against today’s shelves.
| Guide | Section | Zoo Med picks |
|---|---|---|
| Best Sand for Bearded Dragons: 10 Products Reviewed | Reptiles | Zoo Med ReptiSand; Zoo Med Vita Sand; Zoo Med Hermit Crab Sand; Zoo Med Excavator Clay Burrowing Substrate |
| Best Substrate for Blue Tongue Skinks | Reptiles | Zoo Med Forest Floor Bedding; Zoo Med Eco Earth Bricks; Zoo Med Apsen Snake Bedding; Zoo Med Eco Earth Lose Coconut Fiber Substrate |
| Best Substrate for Iguanas: 10 Safest Products Reviewed | Reptiles | Zoo Med Forest Floor Bedding; Zoo Med Eco Earth Loose Coconut Fiber Substrate; Zoo Med Eco Earth Compressed Coconut Fiber Substrate; Zoo Med Repti Bark |
| Best Iguana Cage: 10 Products Your Pet Can Call Home | Reptiles | Zoo Med Reptibreeze IguanArium; Zoo Med Reptibreeze Screen Cage; Zoo Med ReptiBreeze LED Deluxe Habitat |
| Best Substrate for Crested Geckos: 10 Top-Selling Products Reviewed | Reptiles | Zoo Med Eco Earth Loose Coconut Fiber; Zoo Med Forest Floor Bedding; Zoo Med Terrarium Moss |
| Best Bedding for Your Ball Python | Reptiles | Zoo Med Eco Earth Loose Coconut Fiber Substrate; Zoo Med Forest Floor Bedding; Zoo Med Terrarium Moss |
| Best Substrate for Tarantulas: 10 Products Reviewed | Reptiles | Zoo Med Forest Floor Bedding; Zoo Med Exo Earth Loose Coconut Fiber Substrate; Zoo Med Repti Bark |
| Best Bearded Dragon Accessories Your Beardie Cannot Miss this Year | Reptiles | Zoo Med Tag Mopani Wood; Zoo Med Repti Fresh Substrate; Zoo Med Digital Infrared Thermometer |
| Best Bedding for Bearded Dragons | Reptiles | Zoo Med Eco Earth; Zoo Med Forest Floor Bedding |
| Best Food for Green Anole: 8 Top-Selling Products Reviewed | Reptiles | Zoo Med Anole Food; Zoo Med Can O’ Crickets |
| Best Turtle Tank Heater: Our Winner & Runner-Ups | Fish & Turtles | Zoo Med Acquatic Turtle UVB Heat Lighting Kit; Zoo Med Turtles Heavy Duty Halogen Lamp |
| The Best Chameleon Cage: Winner & 6 Runner-Ups | Reptiles | Zoo Med Labs Nano Breeze Aluminum Screen Cage; Zoo Med ReptiBreeze Deluxe Open-Air Aluminum Screen Habitat |
| Best Light for Leopard Gecko: Check Out the Best Lamps | Reptiles | Zoo Med Aquatic Turtle UVB Heat Lighting Kit; Zoo Med ReptiSun 5.0 Mini Compact Fluorescent Lamp |
| Best Hermit Crab Habitat | Reptiles | Zoo Med Naturalistic Terrarium |
| Best Habitat for Green Anoles | Reptiles | Zoo Med Reptibreeze Open Air Screen Cage |
| Best Crested Gecko Food | Reptiles | Zoo Med Crested Gecko Food |
| Best Crested Gecko Cage: 8 Products Reviewed | Reptiles | Zoo Med Nano Breeze Screen Cage |
| Best Bedding for Corn Snakes | Reptiles | Zoo Med Aspen Snake Bedding |
| Best Diet for Bearded Dragons: 7 Pet Foods to Take a Look At | Reptiles | Zoo Med Gourmet Bearded Dragon Food |
| Best Reptile Humidifier: Our Top 8 Picks | Reptiles | Zoo Med Reptifogger Terrarium Humidifier |
| Best Heat Lamp for Iguanas: 10 Products Reviewed | Reptiles | Zoo Med Aquatic Turtle UVB Heat Lighting Kit |
| Best Food for Red Eared Slider: 5 Products to Add to Its Diet | Fish & Turtles | Zoo Med Gourmet Aquatic Turtle Food |
| Best Tegu Enclosure: 7 Product Reviews to Take the Guesswork Out of Tegu Housing | Reptiles | Zoo Med ReptiBreeze Open Air Screen Cage |
| Best Hermit Crab Food for a Well-Balanced Diet | Reptiles | Zoo Med Fruit Salad for Hermit Crabs |
| Best Food for Iguanas: Create a Perfectly Balanced Diet Your Pet Will Love | Reptiles | Zoo Med Adult Iguana Pellets (5 Pounds) |