Sand?

miss_elle · 03-09-2008, 02:12 PM

I was just wondering, whats the difference between using special desert sand substrate (not calci sand) in comparison to play sand?

**Eire_Ade** · 03-09-2008, 08:05 PM

Hi Miss Elle,

I am not sure about desert sand but playsand is cleaned and refined so is safe to mix with the topsoil to make a suitable substrate. It is also readily available and relatively inexpensive.

Becks · 04-09-2008, 10:30 PM

i can only eco what ade as already said . but the main difference is play sand is safe can be mixed with top soil to keep it moist.. where as the desert sand you are talking about i think is aimed at dry conditions . and would more then likely cause irratation to your tortoises eyes ect ...
luv Becks xxxxxxxxxxxx

03-09-2008, 02:12 PM	#1
miss_elle Member Incubating Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North London Posts: 165	Sand? I was just wondering, whats the difference between using special desert sand substrate (not calci sand) in comparison to play sand?

03-09-2008, 08:05 PM	#2
Eire_Ade Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ireland Posts: 8,422	Hi Miss Elle, I am not sure about desert sand but playsand is cleaned and refined so is safe to mix with the topsoil to make a suitable substrate. It is also readily available and relatively inexpensive. __________________ Ade ----------------------------------------------- Y.O.B 1971 (40 years young! ) My Tortoises :- Dug (Testudo Graeca Ibera Terrestris (Syrian), Penny, JJ (JennyJack), Buttons and Gem (Testudo Graeca Ibera)

04-09-2008, 10:30 PM	#3
Becks Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Somerset UK Posts: 4,035	i can only eco what ade as already said . but the main difference is play sand is safe can be mixed with top soil to keep it moist.. where as the desert sand you are talking about i think is aimed at dry conditions . and would more then likely cause irratation to your tortoises eyes ect ... luv Becks xxxxxxxxxxxx __________________ horsfields ,redfoots ,southern and northan morrocans, map turtle . http://www.redfoottortoiseplace.piczo.com

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