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sand is not going to make problem for the dragon???

brandon

That depends on the size and the dragon, and there are many different opinions on there about this. If you are getting a baby, its not a good idea to put on sand, because of the risk of impaction. Paper towels are the best. Once they get older and good at catching crix you can put them on sand, but you still gotta watch them and make sure they arent ingestings tons of substrate while feeding. people have, though, raised babies on sand with no problems, so its really up to you. just be careful and know the risks. Good luck!

Melissa

I wouldn't use sand. Petco did after I told them to use paper towels for the 6 babies they just got in, and a week later I went in and they were all dead! They didn't even bother to notice they had all died. If you love your dragon I wouldn't use sand, it will have a higher chance of surviving. When it gets older/bigger calcium sand is the stuff to use. It is very fine and easy for them to digest. Good luck!
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- Harley -

zoo-med's repti-sand is made from ground quartz, so its not jagged or sharp like regular sand. all the "calci" sands i have used have either been to course (t-rex), have too much dust (zoo-med "vita-sand", or have dyes in it that rub off on yor beardie's feet (t-rex) Of all the sands i have used, this is the only one i am completely satisfied with.
hope this helps
-Stefano