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Here are some pics of our new Uromastx, and I'd like to know what everyone's thoughts are on using playsand in the cage. Safe or not?

i use washed playsand and haven't had any problems. Get a mesh scooper from Exoterra or the like, or make one yourself. The sand is easy to sift and clean and my guy likes to 'dig' it.

Many of us who have kept uros for years use paper towels for the little guys for a year to prevent accidental ingestion of substrate that could cause an impaction. You will find the kind of substrate people choose is varied and everyone has an opinion as to what they like the best. Your guy looks great, but is small. If he were mine, he would be on paper towels. I'm sure you will get many opinions, but ultimately you will have to choose what you feel is best for your little one. Good luck with him.

Pam

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2.3 varanus acanthurus brachyurus (Dorado, Oro, Dora, Freckles & Amarillo)
1.1 varanus acanthurus acanthurus (Tabasco & Sprite)
2.2 u. macfadyeni (Amani, Kamaria, Abeba & Kibibi) RIP Ayana
1.2 u. ornata (Husani, Zari, & Bintu)
1.1 u. ocellata (Zuhri & Ashai)
0.0.1 u. a. aegyptius (Halima)
1.1 hyla chrysoscelis (Pudge & Squirt)

oh my god, he has the cutest face and head. i actually squealed when i saw him, ha ha. so precious!
i have never owned a uro quite that small but i would have him on paper towels if he were mine
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vonnie
***There is no pleasure in having nothing to do; the fun is in having lots to do and not doing it. Mary Wilson Little ***

It would be good practive to remove the sand until he's a bit older.

Cute little guy, by the way.
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2.1 - Rocky, Runako, and RoxyIII (my care sheets)

how cute!!!!! congrats!

i used newspaper and then put sand in for his 1'st b-day
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150-200 tropical fish

3 African Clawed Frogs (1 olive and 2 albino)

Luca - male Ornate Uromastyx via Audrey Vanderlinden

- Mike
Morris Cty, NJ

- in memory of Magnus (male Uromastyx Macfadyeni)
he will always be my little boy

What an adorable little guy with a smiley face

Great pics, whats his name?

I agree hands down, remove the sand until he's older! Better to be safe than sorry!
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PHEve / Eve

Contact PHEve

Sand is now GONE! Thanks for all the replies
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0.0.1 Morelia viridis
0.0.1 Gecko gecko
0.0.1 Uromastyx geyri

Glad to hear about the sand.

He is absolutely adorable! What a great looking baby!

Welcome to the forum!

Elizabeth
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1.0 Mali Uro Archimedes (May he rest in peace)
0.0.1 Egyptian Uro Zuberi Mosca Khu (Mosca)
0.0 Fish
0.1 Sulcata Minnie
1.1 Iguanas Flik and Loki
0.1 Newfoundland Jasmine (RIP)
0.1 Feline Winter
Indiana & Wisconsin

Nice! At this age take him off the sand (impactation issues). I keep my very young on paper towels. Had a paper route as a kid and i remember how much ink got on my hands. As far as using sand, I use. Have seen on other sites people using tile, shelf liner, paper towels, bird seed, alapha pellets, and millet seeds.
It's a subject that become a sore spot for many people, ad has caused plenty of problems on other forms.