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kelza · 05-08-2016, 08:47 PM

In addition to the above comments, the color of the sand is not natural so it has been dyed. If the sand gets wet that dye could color your adorable robos (this has been a complaint by many reptile owners). Safer to take it out since there is no telling what was used to dye the sand.

While I agree with the trouble the tubes could cause between your robos, I do think the idea of using pool tubes is genius!

Edit - You might look into National Geographic reptile sand (PetSmart sells it). I am currently using it for my dwarfs as it is dye and calcium-free. It is soft and not at all dusty like some of the others, though is pricey @ $12.99 for 10 lbs. We have been using it for a few months and they both have nice, non-oily coats.

National Geographic™ Sunset Reptile Sand | Substrate & Bedding | PetSmart

05-08-2016, 08:47 PM
kelza Hamster Pup Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Kansas, USA Posts: 198	Re: New home for new robos In addition to the above comments, the color of the sand is not natural so it has been dyed. If the sand gets wet that dye could color your adorable robos (this has been a complaint by many reptile owners). Safer to take it out since there is no telling what was used to dye the sand. While I agree with the trouble the tubes could cause between your robos, I do think the idea of using pool tubes is genius! Edit - You might look into National Geographic reptile sand (PetSmart sells it). I am currently using it for my dwarfs as it is dye and calcium-free. It is soft and not at all dusty like some of the others, though is pricey @ $12.99 for 10 lbs. We have been using it for a few months and they both have nice, non-oily coats. National Geographic™ Sunset Reptile Sand \| Substrate & Bedding \| PetSmart __________________ Home of Creeper and Archimedes Always Loved and Remembered - Buddy, Fizz-Gig, Darth Fluffy, Zippy, Edith, Hime, Millie, Ptolemy, Poppy, and Saga Last edited by kelza; 05-08-2016 at 09:04 PM. Reason: addition