CaCo3 Sand Terracotta – edible sand for reptiles
Edible sand made of 100% calcium carbonate (CaCo3) for desert and semi-desert reptiles such as bearded…
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This terracotta-coloured substrate is intended for keepers of desert and semi-desert reptiles that dig and forage on the ground. It is made entirely of calcium carbonate, so it can serve as a substrate that the animal may safely swallow while still allowing natural digging and egg-laying behaviour.
Why it matters
- Composition: the sand is 100% CaCo3, the same compound used as a calcium supplement for reptiles and amphibians.
- Ingestion: the manufacturer states that it is digestible and can be eaten by all desert reptile species without risk, which reduces the danger associated with ingesting ordinary sand.
- Diagnostic signal: constant eating of the substrate may point to a calcium deficiency. In that case the keeper should adjust the calcium dose or the UVB lighting.
- Maintenance: spot cleaning is sufficient, and the manufacturer recommends a full substrate change at least every 12 months.
Specifications
- Brand: Komodo
- Product symbol: Kom CaCo Sand Terracota U46074
- EAN: 5023556460741
- Composition: 100% calcium carbonate (CaCo3)
- Colour: Terracota
- Net weight: 4 kg
- Coverage: 4 kg covers a 60x60 cm area
- Heat mat note: a substrate layer thicker than 1 cm may reduce heat mat efficiency
What it works with
The sand is designed for desert and semi-desert reptiles, with the manufacturer naming bearded dragons, leopard geckos and Horsfield tortoises among recommended species. It suits enclosures where a ground layer of about 1 cm is used over a 60x60 cm floor area, and it works with a heat mat when the layer is kept thin. For sifting, the manufacturer recommends the Repti-Zoo Sand Scoop.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, the sand is made 100% from calcium carbonate (CaCO3), a natural form of calcium. The supplier states it is the same compound used in popular calcium supplements for reptiles and amphibians.
The supplier states that the sand can be eaten by all desert reptile species and is easily digested. It is recommended for bearded dragons, leopard geckos, Horsfield's tortoises, leopard tortoises and other desert and semi-desert reptiles.
The supplier says the animal is not at risk, but constant sand eating may indicate a calcium deficiency. In that case, the keeper should increase the calcium supplementation or change the UVB lighting.
One 4 kg bag covers a 60x60 cm floor area. If you use a heat mat, note that a substrate layer deeper than 1 cm may reduce the mat's efficiency.
Clean the sand spot by spot when it gets dirty, and sieve it with a tool such as the Repti-Zoo Sand Scoop, which the supplier recommends. The whole substrate should be fully replaced at least every 12 months.
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