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Old 06-15-2016, 12:48 PM   #11
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Default Re: Sand bath for dwarf hamsters?

I get children's play sand from argos for £2.99 for a 15kg bag However your not in the UK, do you have the Early Learning Centre over where you are?
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Old 06-15-2016, 01:33 PM   #12
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I would wait for someone who has sterilised sand to tell you Although I think ErinsAnimals has mentioned it in a few cage tours.
Oh okay! Hopefully she sees this, or maybe I'll do a search in the forum. Thanks!
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Old 06-15-2016, 01:35 PM   #13
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Well it's not letting me search on my phone I hope someone who knows sees this!
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Old 06-15-2016, 01:36 PM   #14
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I get children's play sand from argos for £2.99 for a 15kg bag However your not in the UK, do you have the Early Learning Centre over where you are?
I'm in Canada! There are playgrounds, not sure about an early learning center (although there must be). :/ do you know how to sterilize the sand?
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Old 06-15-2016, 01:43 PM   #15
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I don't sterilize it, that is the first I have heard, Sorry I couldn't be more help XD
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Old 06-15-2016, 01:44 PM   #16
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There's a video here on sterilising childrens play sand. 15 minutes doesn't sound that long though. On the link below Ruby says she does it on a higher setting for 30 minutes. I should think your Early Learning centre would sell it

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbJ4oghKF14

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Old 06-15-2016, 01:49 PM   #17
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Default Re: Sand bath for dwarf hamsters?

A bit off topic, but what do the actually do in their sand bath? I do have a sand bath for my hammie but I've only see her sitting in it. I've read that they either pee in it or use the sand to clean themselfs but my hammie doesn't seem to do either one. She just sits in it..
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Old 06-15-2016, 10:06 PM   #18
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There's a video here on sterilising childrens play sand. 15 minutes doesn't sound that long though. On the link below Ruby says she does it on a higher setting for 30 minutes. I should think your Early Learning centre would sell it

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbJ4oghKF14


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Thanks so much! I'll try to get some children's playground sand from Walmart tomorrow. If that fails, would this one be okay? Chinchilla Bath Sand - 5 pk https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B004LOBE92/..._mnJyxbHF5TA2P
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Old 06-15-2016, 10:07 PM   #19
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A bit off topic, but what do the actually do in their sand bath? I do have a sand bath for my hammie but I've only see her sitting in it. I've read that they either pee in it or use the sand to clean themselfs but my hammie doesn't seem to do either one. She just sits in it..
Dwarf hamsters usually (I think) kinda spin around in it I'll have to update you once I get mine!
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Old 06-15-2016, 10:08 PM   #20
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I don't sterilize it, that is the first I have heard, Sorry I couldn't be more help XD
You get children's playground sand too? Well, looks like with all the people using it, that may be a safe option then!

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