Enhance your bioactive enclosure with our Premium Rotten Hardwood Crumble, a dark, nutrient‑rich rot wood blend sourced from naturally decaying hardwoods in the forests of North Carolina. Each 1‑pound bag is packed with dense, fully decomposed material ideal for isopods, springtails, millipedes, beetles, and other detritivores.
🌿 Product Details
This dark, heavily decomposed hardwood breaks apart effortlessly at your fingertips, providing a high‑nutrition, fully edible food source that supports thriving microfauna and long‑term soil health. Perfect for bioactive substrates, terrariums, vivariums, and isopod cultures.
🌱 Texture & Composition
- Deep, dark, nutrient‑dense hardwood rot
- Primarily fine crumble for easy consumption
- Includes small–medium hardwood chunks mixed throughout for added structure and slow‑release nutrition
- Soft, burrow‑friendly texture suitable for most detritivores
- Works as a substrate additive or a stand‑alone substrate for many species
❄️ Clean & Safe Processing
All wood is frozen prior to shipment to eliminate pests and unwanted hitchhikers. Freezing preserves beneficial microbes and nutritional value without the damage caused by heat‑treating, ensuring your cultures receive the highest‑quality rot wood possible.
Ready to ship in 3-5 business days
Shipping Policy
Auction winnings ship on the following Monday. Payment for an auction win must be completed by Sunday at 5pm EST to qualify to have it shipped that Monday. Tuesday is occasionally used as an alternative for customer requests, holidays, etc.
Shipping Options & Live Arrival Guarantee (LAG)
We offer FedEx 2‑Day and FedEx Overnight shipping.
FedEx 2‑Day (Hold for Pickup Only):
- LAG applies only when the shipment is held at an official FedEx Hub for pickup.
- Orders must be picked up the same day they arrive.
- Any issues must be reported with photo/video evidence on the day of arrival.
FedEx 2‑Day Home Delivery:
- No LAG is offered for 2‑Day shipments delivered to a home address.
FedEx Overnight – Hold for Pickup:
- LAG applies when temperatures are 40–90°F and issues are reported the same day the package arrives.
- Must be picked up the same day.
FedEx Overnight – Home Delivery:
- LAG applies only when issues are reported within 2 hours of delivery and temperatures are 40–90°F.
- Someone must be available to receive the package promptly.
Hold for Pickup Requirements:
- Provide your preferred official FedEx Hub in checkout notes or email us at shieldwallexotics@gmail.com.
- Walgreens, Dollar General, and similar partner locations do not qualify.
LAG is void if an incorrect or incomplete shipping address is provided.
Weather & Temperature Conditions
- LAG is valid only when destination temperatures are between 40°F and 90°F.
- Shipments may be delayed if temperatures fall outside this range.
- Heat or cold packs are included at no extra cost when needed.
LAG Coverage Details
- Clear photo/video evidence of DOA animals is required within the appropriate reporting window:
- Same day for Hold for Pickup
- Within 2 hours for FedEx Overnight home delivery
- LAG covers only the number of animals purchased.
- Example: If you buy 10 and receive 15, but 2 arrive DOA, LAG does not apply because the full purchased quantity was still received.
Right to Delay Shipping
- We may delay shipments during extreme or unsafe weather to protect the animals’ health.
Refund Policy
Replacement or refund is offered in the event of DOA's that fall within the Live Arrival Guarantee Policy.
For further details about our policy, visit our store page: https://shieldwallexotics.com/pages/store-policy
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