{"product_id":"zoo-med-creatures-sand","title":"Zoo Med Creatures Sand","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine, natural sand for desert-adapted invertebrates.\u003c\/strong\u003e Zoo Med Creatures Sand is an all-natural calcium carbonate substrate sized for the Creatures line of nano terrariums and small invertebrate enclosures. It's built for desert species that dig, burrow or simply prefer a dry substrate underfoot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll-natural calcium carbonate\u003c\/strong\u003e — no dyes or synthetic additives in the sand itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine grain\u003c\/strong\u003e — suits burrowing desert invertebrates and small reptiles that dig.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixable for humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e — Zoo Med suggests blending it with Creature Soil coconut substrate where a species needs more moisture-holding substrate than dry sand alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSized for nano habitats\u003c\/strong\u003e — a 2 lb (0.9 kg) bag suits Creatures-style enclosures without buying a bulk bag you won't use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBA8898\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 lb (0.9 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll-natural calcium carbonate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrain size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published by Zoo Med\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCoverage depth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published by Zoo Med — sold by weight, not by rated footprint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBarcode\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot confirmed — flagged for Nicholas to check with the supplier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e desert-adapted invertebrates and insects, and small reptile species that naturally dig or burrow in dry sand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e humid or tropical enclosures on its own — Zoo Med's own guidance is to mix it with Creature Soil where a species needs higher humidity than dry sand provides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpot-clean waste and uneaten food regularly. Because it's a fine sand, avoid feeding loose insects directly on the surface for species prone to accidental substrate ingestion — impaction risk is a general concern with fine, loose substrates and isn't specific to this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a consumable substrate, this product isn't sold with a manufacturer warranty. It's covered by your consumer guarantee rights under Australian Consumer Law. Standard parcel freight applies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow deep should I fill my enclosure?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eZoo Med doesn't publish a recommended depth or coverage chart for this sand, so match the depth to your species' natural digging and burrowing behaviour rather than a fixed number.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I mix it with other substrates?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — Zoo Med specifically suggests mixing it with Creature Soil coconut substrate when a species needs more humidity-holding capacity than dry sand alone provides.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs it safe if my animal accidentally eats some?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eFine loose substrates carry a general impaction risk for some species if ingested in quantity. Feed on a dish rather than directly on the substrate for species known to be prone to this, particularly smaller or younger animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes it need rinsing before use?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eZoo Med doesn't publish rinsing instructions for this product, so we can't state whether it's pre-washed — if in doubt, a light rinse before use is a reasonable precaution.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZooMed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242228957475,"sku":"BA8898","price":9.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/zoo-med-creatures-sand-43875824861475.webp?v=1790236364","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/zoo-med-creatures-sand","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}