MungoAster
Member
So recently I was awaken to the truth that repti-sand, sand substrate and calci-sand (any form of sand) is bad for bearded dragons. Impaction, choking, all were symptoms of a bearded dragon living in a sandy environment.
But... wait, don't they live in our Aussie desert? The definition of 'sandy environment'? They're ground dwelling creatures, no? So why is this a 'life-threatening' big deal that sand substrate should be "INSTANTLY REMOVED FROM ANY AND EVERY TERRARIUM!!!!"
It's like saying a goldfish will die in dirty water...
They live in a desert with sand, they should have evolved to tolerate it by now?
Besides both my 6 or 7 month old beardies live in terrariums with sand. (Repti-sand and Calcium substrate) And I've had them both for 5 months. Surely they should be showing symptoms, right? My female, she licks more than usual (not in an alarming way), and she licks up a few grains a week, so whats the big deal?
Finally, go to youtube, look up bearded dragon enclosure. That's right. They ALL HAVE SAND! So if it's such a big problem, why is everyone still "killing" their bearded dragons with sand?"
Your thoughts.
But... wait, don't they live in our Aussie desert? The definition of 'sandy environment'? They're ground dwelling creatures, no? So why is this a 'life-threatening' big deal that sand substrate should be "INSTANTLY REMOVED FROM ANY AND EVERY TERRARIUM!!!!"
It's like saying a goldfish will die in dirty water...
They live in a desert with sand, they should have evolved to tolerate it by now?
Besides both my 6 or 7 month old beardies live in terrariums with sand. (Repti-sand and Calcium substrate) And I've had them both for 5 months. Surely they should be showing symptoms, right? My female, she licks more than usual (not in an alarming way), and she licks up a few grains a week, so whats the big deal?
Finally, go to youtube, look up bearded dragon enclosure. That's right. They ALL HAVE SAND! So if it's such a big problem, why is everyone still "killing" their bearded dragons with sand?"
Your thoughts.