Exo Terra Desert Sand, 10-Pound, Red for All Breed Sizes
$15.99
Price: $15.99
(as of Apr 13, 2025 09:10:41 UTC – Details)
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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : Yes
Product Dimensions : 1.5 x 9.2 x 2.5 inches; 10 Pounds
Item model number : PT3105
Date First Available : April 8, 2008
Manufacturer : Rolf C. Hagen (USA) Corp.
ASIN : B0017JG1IS
Country of Origin : South Africa
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Customers say
Customers appreciate the desert sand’s authentic black color and functionality, with one noting it works well mixed with reptisoil. The sand receives positive feedback for its quality, with one customer mentioning it turns into moldable material, and another noting it’s perfect for dragon terrariums. While customers find it a fantastic value, they report it’s very dusty, and opinions about insect safety are mixed. The size receives mixed reviews, with some finding it perfect while others note inconsistent particle sizes.
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Hana –
Leopard gecko
My leopard gecko has loved this sand imo. And I love the color. Good texture and quality, it’s a thicker grain than the typical sands at petco/petsmart but he dsnt seem to mind.
Erin –
Perfect for our Desert Loving Beetles
I bought this sand for the budding entomologist in our family, who proudly owns seven blue feigning death beetles. It’s absolutely perfect for their desert terrarium! The color looks natural and adds a great aesthetic, and most importantly, the beetles seem to like it.It’s been a great addition to their habitat, and we’re very happy with this purchase.
Brenton –
Good Sand
I use this for my Israeli Dune Geckos. It is authentic ‘desert’ sand. The granules are much finer than a play sand from a sandbox. But they are fine enough of particles that the geckos have less risk of harm from accidentally missing a bug.It also really holds onto heat in the daytime well, and releases that heat at night. It’s a great tool if you’re into making realistic habitats for your creatures.
ValkyrieTragedy –
Colors help!
When dealing with egg laying critters colored sands help I normally do a layer of neon under the Blk and it allows you to spot digging areas fast! Itâs worth its value! Itâs not super bulky for safety so they wonât eat big bits and itâs soft to the touch so it wonât rub them raw either. its appearance is as pictured. And use is easy just pour in and shape how you want it.
Emmy –
Good
Works good and is as described. Had a hole in both bags I received. Not a big deal to me as it didnât have bugs in it and I was able to use the whole bag in a sitting
Elizabeth Allmon –
FOR AQUARIUMS: WASH, WASH, & WASH AGAIN!
This is exactly what I needed for my aquarium! It is very fine grain size and is very black with a little bit of natural sparkle to it. 20 lbs gave me just over an inch of coverage in my 20gal aquarium. It really makes me artificial plants pop and under a blue LED will make my gfp axolotl look great!Fair warning, if you are using this as aquarium substrate, wash this sand at least 3 times! I ordered 20 lbs of this as substrate for my axolotl tank and washed it in a 5 gal bucket until the water ran clear. I let it settle, then washed it again. Then I transferred it to my aquarium and 48h later, I’m still waiting for the dust to settle/get filtered out of the water column. It’s common for sand to be “dusty” but this stuff definitely needs a little extra washing before it’s ready for aquatic use (but it’s not marketed as aquarium sand and once it’s been washed clean it’ll be prefect so I’m not docking any stars).TLDR : Great value for price, nice dark color with some sparkle, wash multiple times if using in aquariums
Shelley –
Perfect for bearded dragons
This is perfect for my bearded dragon. I have this on half of her tank and she loves digging around in it. Also not bad for scooping out her feces as well with her little reptile pooper scooper. One bag goes a long way.
Carmen –
Nice sand
Really like to send what the black, easy to clean
Naosartes –
Me encanta! Excelente textura. La recomiendo!
Emil Nordin –
Som väntat
SC –
A very fine sand that could be used for an hour glass. Great for mixing into soils for plants that require drainage and is not coarse and heavy for all of it to end up at the bottom of the planter. Also great for controlling fungus gnats by layering at least 1/2â of this sand on top of the soil. Once wet, the sand locks together with the water surface tension and feels solid but water drains through easily. There is no chance for gnats to go in or come out.
Harald Sixt –
Sehr feiner staubfreier Sand
Sandra –
Bought for rabbit to play in as he loves to dig. Not too dusty. Nice sand.