Fine sand for arid setups — bearded dragons, adult central netted dragons, shinglebacks and desert geckos. It packs well enough to hold the shape of a burrow, it conducts heat from a basking spot down into the substrate the way stone and sand do in the wild, and it sifts clean with a scoop instead of needing a full strip-down.
Two bag sizes, 2kg and 10kg. For a 5-8cm bed, a standard 90cm enclosure takes roughly 10-15kg.
One caution worth stating plainly: loose substrate carries an impaction risk for hatchlings and juveniles, which eat inaccurately and swallow what they land on. Most keepers raise young arid species on paper or tile and move to sand once the animal is feeding reliably and grown. If in doubt, ask your reptile vet rather than us.
Features
- Two bag sizes — 2kg and 10kg
- Fine grain — holds a burrow instead of collapsing it
- Conducts heat — works with an overhead basking source
- Spot-cleans — scoop out waste and top up rather than replacing the lot
Care
Spot-clean daily and change the substrate completely every few months. Keep the bag sealed — damp sand clumps and stops sifting.
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