Is Exo Terra's desert sand safe?

Hi guys, i'm currently using exo terra desert sand for my sulcata tortoise. Is it safe to use this sad?

Sand is highly recommended against using. Sand of any kind. If it is ingested, it could cause an impaction.

I use coco coir for the substrate in my sulcatas' enclosures, very easy and much better!

In my opinion, no sand is safe to use for tortoises. Not the calci-sand nor the desert sand. Tortoise stomachs are similar to those of a horse, and ingested sand accumulates due to gravity in the lower portion, and can't make it up and out into the digestive tract. Keeping the tortoise very well-hydrated helps with the problem, but its a risk I won't take.

I don't recommend it either. I've heard too many bad stories about sand.

No its is not safe, and it also prevents you from providing the correct environment for your baby. Please read these ASAP. Every minute that passes in your dry enclosure is a minute closer to eventual death from dehydration. You have been given the old incorrect info about how to care for them. READ READ READ! PLEASE.

http://www.tortoiseforum.org/thread-23493.html
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/thread-79895.html
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/thread-76744.html

Thanks guys

Never use sand, it can get into the tortoises body and will not come out that easily, it can also scratch the tortoises carapace (Read this from a book so might not be true) so just don't use sand. Good thing you asked.

You'll find lots of products with a tortoise on the package that are pure SQUAT.