Sand

[babiiqirlxx]

i recently ditched the sand but ive noticed bubba isnt the same. he doesnt seem to like the newspaper so im considering switching back to the sand. i know the calcium sand is the worst so i looked on Petsmarts website and saw this http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2752649&lmdn=Reptile

is that any good?! or what kind of sand would anyone reccomend?

 

[TheWolfmanTom]

Go with non adheasive shelf liner.

 

[babiiqirlxx]

but i like sand lol it looks nice & bubba seems to like it. so im wondering what kind.. playsand? repti sand?

 

[ladyknite]

Basically it's the same stuff. Same probability.

If you feel you need to use sand, stick with standard sifted washed play sand

 

[babiiqirlxx]

thnx & where can i get the play sand from?

 

[ladyknite]

in the states..................Walmart, mjiers, lowes, home depot.

out of curiousity, how long ago did you change? Too many changes too quickly can cause him alot of stress.

 

[babiiqirlxx]

2weeks ago

 

[renich]

Another option you may consider is laying down tile and having a sand section. A corner of the viv for your beardie to dig and stuff. This limits the amount of sand and cuts down on impaction and bacteria. I would still change it frequently.

You can get tile from home depot. They will cut it on site if you have your measurements.

Whatever you decide, make sure you sift the sand yourself. Don't take the manufacturer's sifting technique to heart. I've sifted playground sand and PetSmart sand before. You'd be amazed at the sizes of the pieces of glass that are found.

 

[babiiqirlxx]

thnx Renee! your always so helpful!! yeah i really do wanna get the tile because i think it would look soo good!! ill probally be doing that in the next week or so!

 

[renich]

You are quite welcome! It really will be a nice change for you. I know some have had difficulty adjusting to the tile, but Bernie made a seamless transition.

It does make it a nice piece of furniture to display in your house and clean up is a breeze. You can use sensitive baby wipes for quick jobs and pop the tiles out for deep cleaning....hope it goes well and let us know if you have any questions!