Playsand

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Playsand

Post by Cal » Fri Jun 12, 2020 12:16 pm

Since I have a bigger crabitat now, I need more substrate. Can you use playsand straight from the bag without any worries of mites or bugs? In the past, I’ve baked my sand, but it’s a huge hassle so I was wondering if it’s really necessary lol.


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Re: Playsand

Post by Hermielover121 » Fri Jun 12, 2020 12:24 pm

I don’t
seeing that the play sand sitting in that bag with no air for so long would kill anything if there was anything, but keep in mind I am no expert so I don’t know for sure but I would think you don’t have to.


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Re: Playsand

Post by Hermiesguardian » Fri Jun 12, 2020 12:25 pm

Yes you can since it's been cleaned and safe for kids.
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Re: Playsand

Post by Cal » Fri Jun 12, 2020 12:38 pm

Hermielover121 wrote:I don’t
seeing that the play sand sitting in that bag with no air for so long would kill anything if there was anything, but keep in mind I am no expert so I don’t know for sure but I would think you don’t have to.


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Oh ok, I didn’t think about the lack of air! Thanks!


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Re: Playsand

Post by Cal » Fri Jun 12, 2020 12:38 pm

Hermiesguardian wrote:Yes you can since it's been cleaned and safe for kids.
Oh, okay! Thanks!


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Re: Playsand

Post by Hermielover121 » Fri Jun 12, 2020 12:38 pm

Np


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Re: Playsand

Post by curlysister » Fri Jun 12, 2020 1:01 pm

I have always used it straight from the bag, as long as the bag was sealed and not open or broken.
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Re: Playsand

Post by Cal » Fri Jun 12, 2020 2:42 pm

curlysister wrote:I have always used it straight from the bag, as long as the bag was sealed and not open or broken.
Ah, okay! I’ll make sure to check the bag for any rips before i put it in just in case! Thanks! :-)


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