Play sand question

[J4ckdaw-]

If it’s pre-packaged do I still need to clean it? I’m guessing not, but better safe than sorry.

 

[AHBD]

Not at all if it's play sand from a gardening center.

 

[J4ckdaw-]

Not at all if it's play sand from a gardening center.

I’m buying from a hardware store— the sand (or so I thought) ended up being walnut shells, which was written in small print that I failed to notice earlier.

 

[AHBD]

You don't have to wash any of the sand, does it say children's play sand ?

 

[J4ckdaw-]

You don't have to wash any of the sand, does it say children's play sand ?

Okay. I haven’t arrived at the store just yet, but I’ll check the packaging. Is there a difference between children’s plays and ne regular play sand that I should be aware of?

 

[AHBD]

No, it's all safe.

 

[Claudiusx]

Most home improvement stores have 2 or 3 types. And most will have one that's labeled playsand or something similar.

-Brandon

 

[J4ckdaw-]

Most home improvement stores have 2 or 3 types. And most will have one that's labeled playsand or something similar.

-Brandon

Found the playsand. I’m seeing mixed opinions across the internet though, saying it shouldn’t be used due to extra fine particles. Is that a genuine issue or more false info? Should I be worried about Leo’s eyes if I use this? Also, since sand absorbs liquids what should I do with the clumps that form from the stool?

 

[J4ckdaw-]

No, it's all safe.

Found the playsand. I’m seeing mixed opinions across the internet though, saying it shouldn’t be used due to extra fine particles. Is that a genuine issue or more false info? Should I be worried about Leo’s eyes if I use this? Also, since sand absorbs liquids what should I do with the clumps that form from the stool?

 

[Claudiusx]

No concern. Any other option you look into in regards to a loose substrate is going to have fine particles too.

-Brandon

 

[AHBD]

I've used it since the 90's, no problems. You scoop a large area out wherever the dragon has poo'd and since you generally don't use the entire bag in one enclosure you have plenty left to add. You can always buy 2 at a time or also plain topsoil to mix.

 

[J4ckdaw-]

I've used it since the 90's, no problems. You scoop a large area out wherever the dragon has poo'd and since you generally don't use the entire bag in one enclosure you have plenty left to add. You can always buy 2 at a time or also plain topsoil to mix.

I’ve got two 40lb bags. I haven’t gotten the chance to go to a plant nursery yet, so I don’t have any organic topsoil. I’ll likely add it to the mix if I can find it. I have an extra scoop, so that should work out just fine.

 

[AHBD]

Sounds good !

 

[xp29]

Play sand is not the same as contractors sand. It's much finer. The contractors sand is course and can have grains large enough to call pebbles, I would avoid that.

 

[J4ckdaw-]

Play sand is not the same as contractors sand. It's much finer. The contractors sand is course and can have grains large enough to call pebbles, I would avoid that.

I have regular playsand, so that isn’t an issue. Thanks for the warning