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

Thought this would be a great idea for a bearded dragon. For the first few days our bearded dragon was dark black because he didn’t like it but it was a change for him so that’s understandable. But the sand has a smell to it which made my sons room stink horribly. For a 16-year-old boy to tell me that his room stinks without me having to tell him, says a lot! Lol! We had to throw it out and go back to using the green fake like carpeting they sell for reptiles. Would not recommend and would not buy again.

This substrate is not safe for and reptiles. It causes impaction, which is when they ingest the sand. Instead, use something like eco earth. But if you want that sand look you can always use play sand. Play sand is safer, and a heck of a lot cheaper. Although, for lizards I do recommend reptile carpet, or even tile. Just try and avoid anything that says “calcium sand”, even though it sounds perfectly safe. Thanks!! :D

The orange color is pretty and soft... but has left my poor beardie bright orange from tip to tail. Not to mention that if some sand ever gets flicked into the water bowl, the color can seep into the water itself. It is certainly pigmented- but far too much!

I personally haven't tried the vita-sand but we put it in our tortoise's habitat and he seems to think it's yummy so that is a win for us. It also adds a little texture to his tortoise table, giving him something to walk around on.

Do not put any animal on sand if it's a bearded dragon its femoral pores can get clogged, and sand can cause impaction which is basically when sand clogs up the animals digestive tract and it can very easily kill your animal

The pricing in this product was below what I could get in the local stores and the shipping was very quick

My geckos love the sand. It’s is so soft and it is such a pretty peach color and it is awesome for my geckos because they are named Peaches and Diva.

Never use sand for bearded dragons, geckos, etc. They will lick their substrate, as that's how they explore, and this sand will build up in their gut and lead to a blockage. Unless you want to spend thousands at the vet, just use tile, coconut husk, or paper towels.

Our hermies are delighted. I do half vita half soil. (Please don't use sand or loose substrate for Bearded Dragons. It can cause compaction among other health issues.)

Sand causes IMPACTION PEOPLE do your research before you give this to leopard gekos they LICK EVERYTHING they will die. DONT MAKE YOUR ANIMALS SUFFER.