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Is sand safe for bearded dragons? What's the best bedding for them?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Reptile | Bearded Dragon | Female | unspayed | 6 years and 2 months old

So sorry if I am annoying. It will be asking a lot of questions. Is sand ok for my beardie? A lot of sites and articles are saying it is bad for them and you should use news paper or tile.

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on November 11th, 2017

I agree with the sites claiming sand is dangerous for your beardie, i have seen many beardies with sand impaction, many of them too far gone to be saved, i strongly recommend any of the other alternatives for bedding as they are all safer than sand.

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