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RE: NEVER USE SAND!!!

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Posted by: kingsnaken at Fri Aug 18 15:32:14 2006   [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by kingsnaken ]  
   

Impaction is when they ingest or swallow sand, it becomes trapped in their insides making it difficult to pass feces. They can eventually die. Their mouths are moist and their food can get sand on it. I wouldn't want to risk it. Derek

   

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