Black Sand 4.5kg – black desert sand
Black Sand 4.5 kg is a fine, evenly ground black desert substrate for terrariums housing burrowing species. It…
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This black desert sand suits keepers who want a substrate that lets animals dig burrows and lay eggs in an enclosure. It is intended for terrariums where the natural ground surface matters, and it can also be blended with other substrates to adapt it to different habitats.
Why it matters
- Heat conduction: the sand conducts heat well, which makes it useful for setups that rely on heat transfer through the substrate.
- Natural behaviour: it encourages digging and nest building, so the enclosure supports natural activity of species that dig.
- Mixing options: combined with peat or coconut fibre, it can be used in tropical and forest terrariums. Mixed with clay, it allows burrowing animals to dig tunnels.
- Clean composition: the sand is finely and evenly ground, with no artificial colouring added.
Specifications
- Brand: Exo Terra
- Product type: black desert sand
- Package contents: 4.5 kg
- Product weight: 4.55 kg
- Colour: black, natural, without artificial dyes
- Particle form: fine, evenly ground
- EAN: 015561231015
- Symbol: EXOTERRA PIASEK CZARNY 4,5KG
What it works with
The sand is designed for desert terrariums housing species that dig. It can be combined with peat or coconut fibre in tropical and forest enclosures, or with clay where tunnel digging is needed. The substrate is considered safe only when animals do not show a tendency to eat it, so keepers should monitor feeding behaviour.
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Frequently asked questions
The supplier describes this sand as safe on the condition that the animals do not tend to eat it. If your pet is a substrate eater, it is worth monitoring it closely.
Yes, the supplier states that this sand conducts heat well. It is therefore suitable for setups where heat distribution across the substrate matters.
Yes, when mixed with other substrates such as peat or coconut fibre, the sand can be used in tropical and forest terrariums. On its own, it is intended to recreate desert-type conditions.
The sand encourages natural behaviours such as digging burrows and laying eggs. For burrowing species, the supplier recommends mixing it with clay to allow the animals to dig tunnels.
No, the sand is described as finely and evenly ground, with no artificial colouring additives. The package contains 4.5 kg of sand, with a total weight of 4.55 kg.
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