Sand

[Finnhall1]

I recently bought an enclosure and it came with two bags of sand, im wondering if i should put sand in the viv, im getting a baby bearded dragon

 

[MarlowAndMe]

I wouldn’t. Sand can cause impaction, the risk is even higher with baby dragons
Better long term options would be tile or linoleum. I use Lino and love it. It’s real easy to clean and looks great too.
A good short term option to start off with if you haven’t got a better substrate before you get the baby is to just use paper towels

 

[Gormagon]

Any loose substrate can be ingested, avoiding ingestion is the goal. Impaction is very dangerous, it can cause paralysis and/or death in bad cases.

It is great that you are doing your research before you get your dragon, KUDOS my friend!!!

 

[Finnhall1]

Any loose substrate can be ingested, avoiding ingestion is the goal. Impaction is very dangerous, it can cause paralysis and/or death in bad cases.

It is great that you are doing your research before you get your dragon, KUDOS my friend!!!

Would this be okay? https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00FLXXNEQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_5/260-4081366-6277726?ie=UTF8&qid=1545745447&sr=8-5&keywords=repti+carpet&dpPl=1&dpID=41-SZvXTpUL&ref=plSrch
Thank you all for the replies!

 

[Gormagon]

Any loose substrate can be ingested, avoiding ingestion is the goal. Impaction is very dangerous, it can cause paralysis and/or death in bad cases.

It is great that you are doing your research before you get your dragon, KUDOS my friend!!!

Would this be okay? https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00FLXXNEQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_5/260-4081366-6277726?ie=UTF8&qid=1545745447&sr=8-5&keywords=repti+carpet&dpPl=1&dpID=41-SZvXTpUL&ref=plSrch
Thank you all for the replies!

Those sand mats look good but, even those particles can become loose and, cause issues. I thought about doing those a couple of years ago and, decided against it because the stuff shook loose in the package at the store. I don't take any type of risks with my dragons, (past, present or, future). It is our job (once we get them) to give them the best possible lives that we can.

 

[Finnhall1]

Any loose substrate can be ingested, avoiding ingestion is the goal. Impaction is very dangerous, it can cause paralysis and/or death in bad cases.

It is great that you are doing your research before you get your dragon, KUDOS my friend!!!

Would this be okay? https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00FLXXNEQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_5/260-4081366-6277726?ie=UTF8&qid=1545745447&sr=8-5&keywords=repti+carpet&dpPl=1&dpID=41-SZvXTpUL&ref=plSrch
Thank you all for the replies!

Those sand mats look good but, even those particles can become loose and, cause issues. I thought about doing those a couple of years ago and, decided against it because the stuff shook loose in the package at the store. I don't take any type of risks with my dragons, (past, present or, future). It is our job (once we get them) to give them the best possible lives that we can.

Can you please recomend a suitible substrate thatd be great thank you

 

[Gormagon]

I always use rough textured floor tile (cut to fit), It doesn't promote bacteria/fungus, easy to clean and, keeps their nails trimmed. Vinyl flooring works too, doesn't keep their nails trimmed but does all the other benefits. There are others like nonadhesive shelf liner, paper towels or newsprint. These are the only things I would even consider for a substrate!!! Safety above all else is my goal, I take no chances!

 

[HippieLizards]

Here's how to safely use sand: Toss it in the trash. That's the safest way for it or any loose substrate.

I use smooth Slate tile and paper towels for my dragons. It's safe, sanitary, easy to use and clean, and Looks nice. My dragons love them.

There are others like nonadhesive shelf liner, paper towels or newsprint. These are the only things I would even consider for a substrate!!! Safety above all else is my goal, I take no chances!

I completely agree. Safety and my dragons wellbeing is my #1 Priority. When I try something new I Watch how it works VERY closely.