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12-26-2015, 08:04 PM
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Hamster Overlord
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: United States
Posts: 693
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Chinchilla/Child sand brands?
Hi,
I'm wondering what chinchilla or child sand you guys use?
Last edited by Jenibelle; 12-26-2015 at 08:14 PM.
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12-26-2015, 09:53 PM
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Hamster Overlord
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: United States
Posts: 693
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Re: Chinchilla sand brands?
I'm wondering if this sand may be safe? I know it's advertised as decorative sand, but it says, "Fully safe and non-toxic; no free silica or quartz, it's 100% natural and environmentally friendly; ACMI Certified, AP approved and meets CA Prop 65"
Amazon.com - ACTIVA Decor Sand, 28oz - Light Brown - Childrens Sand Art Kits
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12-27-2015, 08:55 AM
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Hamster Overlord
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: United States
Posts: 693
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Re: Chinchilla sand brands?
I do not want to seem pushy, but if anyone has opinions on the sand I posted, I would be very appreciative. It's just that a lot of the items in my cart have a limited quality, and I want to make sure I order in time.
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12-27-2015, 11:07 AM
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Hamster Overlord
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: United States
Posts: 693
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Re: Chinchilla sand brands?
Thank you for the suggestion! I've seen that but it is pretty pricey.
I found a sand at Home Depot that was labeled as play sand, child and pet safe! Only $4 for a 50lb bag, so I am very happy with that find.
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12-27-2015, 12:26 PM
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Fluffy Hamsters
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 4,231
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Re: Chinchilla sand brands?
I have ordered sand from Zooplus. Cheaper than amazon.
Your home depot find sounds like great value.
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12-27-2015, 01:59 PM
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Hamster Overlord
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: United States
Posts: 693
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Re: Chinchilla sand brands?
Ugh. I ordered online and chose store pick up, but by the time they processed my order they sold out in store!
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12-27-2015, 04:04 PM
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Hamster Antics
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 23,533
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Re: Chinchilla sand brands?
I use this one - I think most people do
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jVnEjrXbww
Sand is a big topic! There are all kinds of different sand apparently and some are not good for hamsters. I think children's play sand is ok.
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12-27-2015, 07:38 PM
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Hamster Overlord
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: United States
Posts: 693
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Re: Chinchilla sand brands?
I've picked up that children's sand that I was talking about, but I'm going to return it. It has silica in it which is known to cause cancer and lung disease if breathed in. It says to wear a respirator with continuous use.
How is this safe for children?? Let alone animals. Every play sand I've found so far for a reasonable price has silica in it.
Ugh.
I honestly would feel more comfortable with that decorative sand that I posted earlier from Amazon... silica and quartz free is a huge plus in my book.
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