Bearded Dragon Sand Mat

You should cover the bottom of the tank with 1 to 2 inches to give your pet plenty of room to dig.

Bearded dragon sand mat.

The inland bearded dragon which is the most popular bearded dragon kept as a pet is native to the arid woodlands and deserts of central australia. The supposed benefit of using vita sand is that being made of calcium it will become metabolized when a bearded dragon swallows it reducing the chance of impaction. Moreover sands are made of calcium and are also possible to have since this sand will metabolize easily. Hence great sand for the bearded dragon needs to be safe even if our dragon consumes it.

One of the most popular types offered in several pet stores is a sand substrate made of calcium aka. This means that in the wild they spend their time walking on the warm ground basking on rocks in the australian sunlight and hiding in foliage not walking on a glass floor. It suits both juvenile and adult bearded dragons because it can t be eaten like walnut shells or sand. Sturdy hygienic and easily removable the exo terra sand mat is easy to use and can be cut to fit any.

The sand mat allows you to create a desert like environment with a minimum of bacterial build up. It means that you should choose sand that is made of non silica material to prevent impaction. Plus it s very easy to clean made from recycled materials and it s also reusable. Unlike with actual sand this material won t scratch the glass of your bearded dragon s tank.

This product is available in 5 10 or 25 quart bags.