Bearded Dragon
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Beards should not have sand as a substrate, especially juveniles. Sand, even if it says safe for beards can cause impaction. I have found that newspaper works the best. Its not the most attractive but it is the safest. I have also found that ground walnut shells appear to be safe as well as coconut shell (I don’t ever see this in my local stores but I have heard of it being used). Do not use cedar or wood chips. Cedar oils are toxic to most reptiles. | Beards should not have sand as a substrate, especially juveniles. Sand, even if it says safe for beards can cause impaction. I have found that newspaper works the best. Its not the most attractive but it is the safest. I have also found that ground walnut shells appear to be safe as well as coconut shell (I don’t ever see this in my local stores but I have heard of it being used). Do not use cedar or wood chips. Cedar oils are toxic to most reptiles. | ||
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| + | Yes, in baby and juvi beardies it is safer to use reptile carpet, news paper or you can even tile the cage (thats great for keeping there nails short). The reason they say sand is not suitable from young dragon is because they tend to be sloppy eaters. But if you think about it, bearded dragons are native to Australia so if sand was a problem there would be alot of dead beardies!!!! | ||
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| + | I wouldnt go buying sand you get in a pet shop. Childrens play sand is fine, and cheap. | ||
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