Exo Terra Desert Sand, 10-Pound, Red for All Breed Sizes
$14.99
Price: $14.99
(as of Oct 31, 2025 09:52:29 UTC – Details)
Exo Terra’s desert terrarium sand is natural real desert sand with no added dyes or chemicals. The sand has been sifted to remove impurities and to obtain a homogenous sand grain size. Creates a natural and attractive desert environment. Excellent heat conductor. Stimulates natural digging and burrowing behavior. Suitable as egg-laying substrate. Available in red color. Available in 10-pound plastic bag.
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : Yes
Product Dimensions : 1.5 x 9.2 x 2.5 inches; 10 Pounds
Item model number : PT3105
Date First Available : April 8, 2008
Manufacturer : Rolf C. Hagen (USA) Corp.
ASIN : B0017JG1IS
Best Sellers Rank: #4,582 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #1 in Terrarium Sand
Customer Reviews: 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 2,594 ratings var dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction; P.when(‘A’, ‘ready’).execute(function(A) { if (dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction !== true) { dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction = true; A.declarative( ‘acrLink-click-metrics’, ‘click’, { “allowLinkDefault”: true }, function (event) { if (window.ue) { ue.count(“acrLinkClickCount”, (ue.count(“acrLinkClickCount”) || 0) + 1); } } ); } }); P.when(‘A’, ‘cf’).execute(function(A) { A.declarative(‘acrStarsLink-click-metrics’, ‘click’, { “allowLinkDefault” : true }, function(event){ if(window.ue) { ue.count(“acrStarsLinkWithPopoverClickCount”, (ue.count(“acrStarsLinkWithPopoverClickCount”) || 0) + 1); } }); });
Natural Sand: Exo Terra’s Desert Terrarium Sand is natural real desert sand with no added dyes or chemicals.
Ideal Grain Size: The sand has been sifted to remove impurities and to obtain a homogenous sand grain size.
Desert Terrarium Landscape: Natural desert sand creates an attractive desert environment for your terrarium.
Sand Usefulness: The sand serves as an excellent heat conductor, stimulates natural digging and burrowing behavior, and is suitable as an egg-laying substrate.
Size: Available in a 10-pound plastic bag.
Customers say
Customers find the desert sand to be of good quality and appreciate its appearance, with one noting how it makes terrariums look “bad ass.” Moreover, the color receives positive feedback, with one mentioning it adds contrast for desert scorpions, and customers consider it great value. Additionally, the sand is particularly suitable for bearded dragons and hamsters, and works well for geckos. However, customers disagree on the dust level, with some reporting very little dust while others find it incredibly dusty.
Marcusbrown –
Reptile sand substrate
Works well for my know tail gecko and dune gecko
Justin E Robinson –
Great value and looks great.
I ordered this because the usual Australian sand has become over priced. Looks great and still natural. Im going to buy this brand from now on.
Jasmine Machado –
Its Reptile sand not Aquarium sand
Perfect product. For anyone curious of it and where you want to use it its versatile. But do NOT put it in water or any aquariums if you want your aquatic plants and aquatic pets to live. Theres a reason aquatic sand exists this product specifically comes from an arid environment and is only meant to stay dry and is for reptiles who have a natural dry habitat. Do not use in aquariums yes your going to find that its got some minerals in it not safe for fish or any aquatic species its not meant for consumption or water its literally sand sifted from dirt in an arid location where theres not much water. Purchase aquarium safe sand not reptile sand.
colleenrobinson –
Great color.
Love it
Becky Lynn Wilson –
Sand
Good sand came late
RVZ –
Very nice enclosure sand.
It feels really nice. Doesnât have any weird impurities in it. Looks authentic. My Sand Spider enjoys it and I wanted something that was organic vs play sand since itâs an expensive spider with a nice enclosure. Might as well.
Rachel Hoglen –
Great product
Always love this for my leopard gecko. Never had an issue with it .
Laura –
My Bearded Dragon loves this sand and it keeps the heat in the tank, so much easier to clean!
This sand is great for my bearded dragons tank. It makes it so much easier to clean up after him. One bag was perfect for my 50 gallon tank. It definitely helped reduce smells and keeps heat in the tank . Great price for the bag size. He really likes digging in the sand and seems so much more comfortable and happy with this sand in his tank.
juani –
como en la foto
Emil Nordin –
Som väntat
SC –
A very fine sand that could be used for an hour glass. Great for mixing into soils for plants that require drainage and is not coarse and heavy for all of it to end up at the bottom of the planter. Also great for controlling fungus gnats by layering at least 1/2â of this sand on top of the soil. Once wet, the sand locks together with the water surface tension and feels solid but water drains through easily. There is no chance for gnats to go in or come out.
Jonatan Mollano –
Buena arena y fina como la de la playa o incluso más fina.
Kleinwelt –
Son productos de calidad. Muy contentos con la compra