Quote Originally Posted by Julia View Post
Why do you have so much moisture in your dessert terrarium? Beardies NEED low humidity. If its too high then they develop respiratory infections.
I don't have any moisture in my enclosure. I meant moisture and liquids from urates and spilled water (if you have a water dish.)

I agree that with careful feeding, proper care and appropriate age, impaction can be greatly minimized. Like I mentioned, many people use sand and never have problems. Play sand would be the way to go if you were to choose that option.

I also agree with your calcium sand assessment. I used that temporarily in the past, but heard many bad things about it, especially impaction issues.

I guess this is where husbandry becomes a little less science, and a little more art. To each his/her own! (as long as the animal is healthy!)