i think that Zoo Med excavator is clay based, and i can't imagine any animal it would be good for.

try starting with the Home Depot mix, topsoil/sand/vermiculite in a 50/25/25 mix.

it works well, digs well, burrows well, holds moisture well, and it is cheap and easy to get together. from there you can get some soil experience, and have a point of reference when looking at backyard soils, forest soils, creekbed soils, other store bought soils, etc.
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