Exo Terra Desert Sand Terrarium Reptile Substrate, Black, 10-lb bag

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  • Natural, real desert sand, no added dyes or chemicals
  • Creates a natural and attractive desert environment that stimulates natural digging and burrowing behavior
  • In the wild, reptiles burrow to hide, sleep and to relieve stress. Exo Terra Substrate provides perfect cover and is an excellent heat conductor.
  • Has been sifted to remove impurities and to obtain a homogenous sand grain size
  • Suitable as egg-laying substrate
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Questions & Answers

8 Customer Questions

Is it okay for Leopard Geckos?

Answer by Chewy • Sep 19, 2019
This sand may not be the most suitable substrate for leopard geckos as there is a risk of ingestion which could lead to impaction.

How much would I need for a 40 gallon tank?

Answer by Chewy • Jul 24, 2019
We suggest using 1 pound of substrate per gallon, to achieve a 1 inch bed or 2 pounds per gallon, for a 2 inch deep bed. For a 40 gallon tank, this would be 40-80 pounds, depending on the depth needed.

Can this be used in an aquarium safely?

Answer by Chewy • Jun 06, 2018
This sand is for use in a terrarium, it is not recommended for use in an aquarium.

Would this be good for a tarantula

Answer by Chewy • Jan 31, 2021
This sand substrate is not recommended for a tarantula. The best substrate options to allow a tarantula to burrow well would be coco fibre, topsoil, or a peat moss mixture. The most important thing is to ensure that you pack your substrate down hard. This allows your tarantula to construct a burrow a lot easier than if it was loose.
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34 Customer Reviews

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By Jaya on Sep 30, 2025

I love how it looks

So I ordered 3 bags of sand and it gave me 2 bags of sand .

So I ordered 3 bags of sand and it gave me 2 bags of sand .

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By pb7vpxnmpg on Sep 8, 2025

Where is my package

It says delivered but there is nothing at my door

It says delivered but there is nothing at my door

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Emma on Mar 17, 2025

It’s great

My pet likes it a lot but the bag broke in shipping so some was all over the box but I was able to get it into a large container before anymore spilt out :)

My pet likes it a lot but the bag broke in shipping so some was all over the box but I was able to get it into a large container before anymore spilt out :)

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Emma on Feb 26, 2025

What I wanted

Just what I wanted but there was a small hole in the bag but thankfully it was small enough that only a bit came out before I was able to transfer the sand into

Just what I wanted but there was a small hole in the bag but thankfully it was small enough that only a bit came out before I was able to transfer the sand into large mason jars .

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Thomas on Jun 18, 2025

Price

Not much to say it sand

Not much to say it sand

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Jean on Sep 25, 2024

Nice color, a bit pricey

It's been hard to find a red colored sand without the added calcium. I use it for my hamster's sand bath, so it's important to just be plain sand. I specifically

It's been hard to find a red colored sand without the added calcium. I use it for my hamster's sand bath, so it's important to just be plain sand. I specifically want the red to match her tank's theme. It's a bit pricier than other sands, though.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Jessie on Oct 12, 2023

spilled :(

The sand is spilled everywhere in my box, is there a way I can get a refund or one resent please ?

The sand is spilled everywhere in my box, is there a way I can get a refund or one resent please ?

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Jenna on Oct 29, 2022

Sandy Sand

My bag came busted open, but I was able to recover most of the slippery sand. This stuff is gorgeous and has such a beautiful coloration to it. I mixed it with other

My bag came busted open, but I was able to recover most of the slippery sand. This stuff is gorgeous and has such a beautiful coloration to it. I mixed it with other soils for my isopods, but man I could see the appeal of having it for certain critters.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars
By Kate on Nov 3, 2022

Too thin and powdery

This sand is like powdered sugar, it sticks in between my lizard's scales and is hard to get off of her.

This sand is like powdered sugar, it sticks in between my lizard's scales and is hard to get off of her.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By Reptiles on Feb 17, 2022

Not for bearded dragons

Looks cool but not okay for my breaded dragon kept getting in his food bowl and water bowl

Looks cool but not okay for my breaded dragon kept getting in his food bowl and water bowl