Reptile sand substrate made of pure quartz desert sand
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Finely ground naturally colored particles help reduce impaction if consumed
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Great for bearded dragons, sand boas, or other burrowing herps
This natural quartz reptile sand substrate safely stimulates your herp to dig and burrow. Made of pure quartz desert sand, which is a better alternative to manufactured silica sand. Finely ground to help prevent impaction if consumed by your pet. Contains no additives, dyes, or colors. Each 5 lb bag fills a 10 gallon terrarium. Available in three natural colors to suit any desert-dwelling reptile.
For: Bearded dragons; leopard geckos; sand boas; desert iguanas; desert and semi-terrestrial skinks; uromastix, sandfish, collard, plated, leopard, girdle-tailed, or armadillo-type lizards; soft-shell turtles; tarantulas; scorpions; and burrowing frogs.
Herp Tip
Some reptiles may be tempted to ingest sand substrates. In small amounts, this can be harmless, but in larger amounts, can possibly cause impaction. There are steps you can take to reduce this possibility without sacrificing your substrate choice or the beauty of your reptile's habitat. Try the following tips:
Monitor your pet reptile during feeding times.
Place food offerings in a feeding dish or use feeding tongs instead of placing food directly onto the habitat substrate.
During mealtimes, place your reptile in a separate feeding environment.
Use a calcium dust on your reptile's food before feeding.
Remove any uneaten food from your reptile's environment.
Please click on "More Information" for ingredients, use and cleaning instructions, and helpful hints.
Ingredients: Quartz Desert Sand.
Use Instructions: Pour contents of bag into bottom of terrarium. Sand should be at least 1-1/2"-2" deep. Add more sand for burrowing species.
Cleaning Instructions: Be sure to inspect your reptile's environment daily and remove any fecal matter or leftover food. Spot clean when necessary using a mesh scoop, which will help extend the life of the substrate. Replace sand if a foul or musty smell persists and at least every 6 to 12 months depending on your species.
Helpful Hints:
If using an under tank heater, place one layer of a suitable cage carpet down first. This prevents burrowing reptiles from resting directly above the heater, which could cause burns.
Offer a dish of vitamin/calcium powder to prevent over-consumption of sand in substrate-consuming reptiles. Some reptiles may be tempted to ingest sand substrates. In small amounts, this can be harmless, but in larger amounts, can possibly cause impaction. There are steps you can take to reduce this possibility without sacrificing your substrate choice or the beauty of your reptile's habitat. Try the following tips:
Monitor your pet reptile during feeding times.
Place food offerings in a feeding dish or use feeding tongs instead of placing food directly onto the habitat substrate.
During mealtimes, place your reptile in a separate feeding environment.
Use a calcium dust on your reptile's food before feeding.
Remove any uneaten food from your reptile's environment.
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Description:
Terrarium carpet aids in muscle development in lizards,
turtles, and tortoises Completely safe cannot be accidentally ingested by your reptile Textured, absorbent carpet provides your turtle grip and pulls waste away from the surface Recommended by turtle breeders and ...
This natural quartz reptile sand substrate safely stimulates your herp to dig and burrow. Made of pure quartz desert sand, which is a better alternative to manufactured silica sand. Finely ground to help prevent impaction if consumed by your pet. Contains no additives, dyes, or colors. Each 5 lb bag fills a 10 gallon terrarium. Available in three natural colors to suit any desert-dwelling reptile. 
