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bleedthefreak
at Mon Jun 13 22:28:32 2005 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by bleedthefreak ]
The best sand to use would be fine, sifted playsand. You can find it at Home Depot for really cheap. However, I don't using sand as a substrate at all. It's messy and the primary cause of concern would be impaction. When the dragon eats, it can ingest some sand and that can cause impaction. It's generally recommended that the dragon be at least 12-14 inches before being placed on sand, although full grown would be best. The safest and easiest to keep clean substrate is non-stick shelf liner. You can buy it at Wal-Mart (Duck Brand). It comes in many different designs and is soooo easy to clean. You can also use paper towels, butcher's paper, newspaper, or indoor/outdoor carpeting. The carpeting looks nice, but it's a pain to keep clean. If you do decide to use sand....make sure it is playsand only....never use calci-sand or anything similar. It is NOT digestible. I'd still go with the shelf liner though....it's the best!
-Nicky
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Knocked down but I have enough hate
to breathe, down your throat and steal your energy
You took everyting but my will to be
Now the loss of your god won't make me bleed
I am alive
1.1 Bearded Dragons: Gordo & Chiquita
2.2 Cats: Zeus, Remi, Kiki & Delilah
1.0 Betta
My Cheeky Girl 
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- Substrates - fishyfish, Mon Jun 13 22:00:58 2005
 RE: Substrates - bleedthefreak, Mon Jun 13 22:28:32 2005- RE: Substrates - clarinet45, Tue Jun 14 07:09:40 2005
- RE: Substrates - ianstarr, Tue Jun 14 17:25:50 2005
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