Zoo Med Vita-Sand All Natural Vitamin-Fortified Calcium Carbonate Substrate, Sonoran White, 10-lb

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  • All-natural substrate for bearded dragons, uromastyx lizards, monitors, geckos and desert tortoises.
  • Increases calcium delivery in all desert species of reptiles.
  • Fortified with vitamins and beta carotene for increased health benefits.
  • Ultra-fine texture helps prevent against impaction from over consumption.
  • Contains no artificial colors, color sealers or fat-soluble vitamins.

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14 Customer Questions

is this really dusty?

Answer by Chewy • Jun 26, 2019
This substrate has an ultra-fine texture, which helps prevent against impaction from over consumption. If used within a very dry habitat, it will seem more dusty than when used within a humid habitat.

Is this substrate safe for Juvenile Bearded Dragons? My Bearded Dragon is about 2 months old, would this cause impaction in small bearded dragons?

Answer by Chewy • Jun 19, 2019
This substrate is suitable for bearded dragons, uromastyx lizards, monitors, geckos, and desert tortoises. The ultra-fine texture helps prevent impaction from over consumption.

is this safe for a leopard gecko?

Answer by Chewy • Jun 25, 2021
This food is safe for all lizards including the leopard gecko.

can i use it for my hamster bath?

Answer by Chewy • Apr 09, 2020
This substrate is intended for bearded dragons, uromastyx lizards, monitors, geckos and desert tortoises. It is not suitable for hamsters.
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66 Customer Reviews

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Jason on Aug 6, 2025

DO NOY BUY

This product should be taken off the market. It stained my dragons scales, filled their nostrils, and made them impacted. I’m convinced they would have died from

This product should be taken off the market. It stained my dragons scales, filled their nostrils, and made them impacted. I’m convinced they would have died from this substrate had I left it in their enclosure. Worst product ever! The company should be ashamed for selling this.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Alisha on Aug 20, 2025

Sand all over!

Was packed in a way that the sand was broken open and spilled all over the box

Was packed in a way that the sand was broken open and spilled all over the box

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Josef on Apr 10, 2025

The color is a little silly

My lizard is a digger, so ive gotta get him lots of sand and dirt to dig in, i bought this to accent his tank and make it a bit more aesthetic than just brown and

My lizard is a digger, so ive gotta get him lots of sand and dirt to dig in, i bought this to accent his tank and make it a bit more aesthetic than just brown and light brown, it successfully gave a pop of color, but the bright orange looks really silly in the bag.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By William on May 3, 2025

Healthy Reptiles

My one Iguana is over 30 years old!’

My one Iguana is over 30 years old!’

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Andrea on Sep 22, 2024

Product arrived damaged

There were holes in the bag.Will we open the box, and half of the sand was dumped out in the box, falling out of the creases in the corners.. Don't know how the

There were holes in the bag.Will we open the box, and half of the sand was dumped out in the box, falling out of the creases in the corners.. Don't know how the delivery driver didn't notice.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Mera on Feb 1, 2025

Sand

The way my bearded dragon took to it, great quality

The way my bearded dragon took to it, great quality

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By crittermom on Mar 12, 2024

nope

I used this sand as directed for our gecko. I wish I had done more research. He loved basking in it, but it irritated and stained his skin. After seeking treatment

I used this sand as directed for our gecko. I wish I had done more research. He loved basking in it, but it irritated and stained his skin. After seeking treatment for him, it was concluded that he was also impacted from ingestion of the sand despite having food readily available at all times.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Mexicantortlover on Jun 5, 2023

Do not use for torts

I used this substrate for my first tortoise enclosure and it would irritate her skin, not only from personal experience but from others in the reptile community,

I used this substrate for my first tortoise enclosure and it would irritate her skin, not only from personal experience but from others in the reptile community, do not and I mean DO NOT use this for any reptile enclosures. It will cause impaction and it’s just all around bad, I see no use for it except for throwing it away

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Amanda on Aug 19, 2023

no no not for bearded dragons

Caused compaction in our dragon and he stopped eating.. I unfortunately read the reviews too late on the product…

Caused compaction in our dragon and he stopped eating.. I unfortunately read the reviews too late on the product…

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Horrible on Apr 6, 2023

do not use

Do not and I repeat do not use this sand it is absolutely horrible for your beardies and other lizards it does more harm than good for them cause it will cause compaction

Do not and I repeat do not use this sand it is absolutely horrible for your beardies and other lizards it does more harm than good for them cause it will cause compaction in their bowels and possibly death a lot of places tell you to stay away from vitamin or calcium fortified sands because they are horrible for your lizards