Safe sandlike substrates for beardies?

[Rushmore Reptiles]

I currently have zoomed excavator clay at the bottom of my terrarium but it’s almost impossible to clean it. I’m looking for a loose substrate that is safe for beardies? A lot of website said zoomed vitasand but I want you guys input.

 

[PatsyB]

I wouldn't use sand with anything added to it. Children's play sand is the best sand to use if that's the route you want to go. You can even do a sand, soil mixture for a more bioactive tank.

 

[Rushmore Reptiles]

Is gravel ok?

 

[PatsyB]

No, it’s too sharp. If they swallow any, it could tear up the intestines.

 

[Rushmore Reptiles]

Sorry not gravel I meant pebbles

 

[PatsyB]

Still not good, even though they are rounded, they can still get stuck in the intestine.