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Old 03-08-2008, 07:11 PM
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Just collected a large bag of calcium sand off freecycle is there any way to make sure it is clean and safe for use.
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There's nothing you can do to make it safe. It has caused impaction that has killed reps. I wouldn't use it
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I use sand
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Hiya all,

Just collected a large bag of calcium sand off freecycle is there any way to make sure it is clean and safe for use.
bake it then make some fake rocks, add PVA glue to the rocks, stick the sand to it and then another layer of PVA glue.

About all its good for really. It was probably put on Freecycle as they knew it wasn't safe.


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congratulations although a complete waste of you replying. From what i remember you use play sand so why reply?
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I dont use play sandi wouldnt want your advice about it anyway cos i get advice from Mark who has had 34years of experience with reptiles and he has been in filmBut thank you anyway
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i wouldn't give it you anyway i'd just laugh at your 'my gecko is ill' thread.

i've been on TV as well but it has zip to do with anything but thanks for mentioning it.
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Put it in the bin is the only way to make it safe. Though you may be able to use it with the spider but thats a huge maybe.
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Old 07-08-2008, 10:04 AM
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meko i think your thinking of me here...
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Old 07-08-2008, 12:11 PM
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lol i thinks you're right.
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Jen Jen: It really doesnt matter if he has 1 year experience or 34 years experience, from his advice, he doesnt seem to qualified if he tells you to put leos on sand, when he SHOULD know they naturally live on clay and rock, and that sand is a extreme health risk.
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