loose substrate

[amelia1]

my bearded dragon is currently on tile, with a “sand box” with walnut shells in it.(the food dish is on the tile and crickets are unable to get into the box). the walnut shells have lots of dust so i was wondering what other loose substrates there are for bearded dragons.

 

[KarrieRee]

Walnut shells are toxic to dragons --- you should get rid of it ASAP along w/ coconut soil / fiber -- and your using the loose substrate for a gravid female dragon?
Karrie

 

[Claudiusx]

Normal playsand you can buy at home improvement stores is a good option IMO.
I agree though, walnut shells are about the worst you can do.

-Brandon

 

[amelia1]

i took my bearded dragon to the vet a few months ago, turns out it’s a girl. she lives alone but the vet still recommended some place to dig

 

[KarrieRee]

It is not necessary you can use paper towels cut in strips along w/ soft fleece for the digging - if she is gravid and you want to provide a dig box like in a plastic tote or inside the tank that would be fine but use play sand mixed w/ a soil that has no chemicals added to it- you can get that at your local home improvement store--
Karrie