{"id":69100,"date":"2022-08-17T03:55:47","date_gmt":"2022-08-17T03:55:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-use-play-sand-for-turtles\/"},"modified":"2022-08-18T06:02:30","modified_gmt":"2022-08-18T06:02:30","slug":"can-you-use-play-sand-for-turtles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-use-play-sand-for-turtles\/","title":{"rendered":"Can you use play sand for turtles?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-use-play-sand-for-turtles\/#Can_you_use_play_sand_for_turtles\" title=\"Can you use play sand for turtles?\">Can you use play sand for turtles?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-use-play-sand-for-turtles\/#What_kind_of_sand_do_you_use_in_a_turtle_tank\" title=\"What kind of sand do you use in a turtle tank?\">What kind of sand do you use in a turtle tank?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-use-play-sand-for-turtles\/#What_kind_of_sand_do_you_use_for_turtles\" title=\"What kind of sand do you use for turtles?\">What kind of sand do you use for turtles?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-use-play-sand-for-turtles\/#Is_play_sand_safe_for_red_eared_sliders\" title=\"Is play sand safe for red eared sliders?\">Is play sand safe for red eared sliders?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-use-play-sand-for-turtles\/#What_kind_of_sand_can_I_put_in_my_turtle_tank\" title=\"What kind of sand can I put in my turtle tank?\">What kind of sand can I put in my turtle tank?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-use-play-sand-for-turtles\/#What_sand_is_best_for_turtles\" title=\"What sand is best for turtles?\">What sand is best for turtles?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-use-play-sand-for-turtles\/#Can_you_use_any_sand_in_a_turtle_tank\" title=\"Can you use any sand in a turtle tank?\">Can you use any sand in a turtle tank?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-use-play-sand-for-turtles\/#Do_turtles_need_sand\" title=\"Do turtles need sand?\">Do turtles need sand?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-use-play-sand-for-turtles\/#Is_Play_Sand_OK_for_turtles\" title=\"Is Play Sand OK for turtles?\">Is Play Sand OK for turtles?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-use-play-sand-for-turtles\/#Is_sand_OK_for_red_eared_sliders\" title=\"Is sand OK for red eared sliders?\">Is sand OK for red eared sliders?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-use-play-sand-for-turtles\/#What_kind_of_sand_do_you_use_for_a_red_eared_slider\" title=\"What kind of sand do you use for a red eared slider?\">What kind of sand do you use for a red eared slider?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-use-play-sand-for-turtles\/#Can_you_use_beach_sand_in_a_turtle_tank\" title=\"Can you use beach sand in a turtle tank?\">Can you use beach sand in a turtle tank?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-use-play-sand-for-turtles\/#Can_turtles_have_sand\" title=\"Can turtles have sand?\">Can turtles have sand?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-use-play-sand-for-turtles\/#Is_sand_or_gravel_better_for_a_turtle_tank\" title=\"Is sand or gravel better for a turtle tank?\">Is sand or gravel better for a turtle tank?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-use-play-sand-for-turtles\/#Should_I_use_sand_in_my_turtle_tank\" title=\"Should I use sand in my turtle tank?\">Should I use sand in my turtle tank?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-use-play-sand-for-turtles\/#Can_you_use_kids_play_sand_in_turtle_tank\" title=\"Can you use kids play sand in turtle tank?\">Can you use kids play sand in turtle tank?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-use-play-sand-for-turtles\/#Is_sand_OK_for_turtles\" title=\"Is sand OK for turtles?\">Is sand OK for turtles?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-use-play-sand-for-turtles\/#Do_turtles_need_sand_in_their_tank\" title=\"Do turtles need sand in their tank?\">Do turtles need sand in their tank?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-use-play-sand-for-turtles\/#What_should_I_put_at_the_bottom_of_my_turtle_tank\" title=\"What should I put at the bottom of my turtle tank?\">What should I put at the bottom of my turtle tank?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-use-play-sand-for-turtles\/#How_do_you_clean_play_sand_in_a_turtle_tank\" title=\"How do you clean play sand in a turtle tank?\">How do you clean play sand in a turtle tank?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-use-play-sand-for-turtles\/#Can_red_eared_sliders_have_sand\" title=\"Can red eared sliders have sand?\">Can red eared sliders have sand?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-use-play-sand-for-turtles\/#Can_turtles_have_sand_in_their_tank\" title=\"Can turtles have sand in their tank?\">Can turtles have sand in their tank?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-use-play-sand-for-turtles\/#Can_I_use_beach_sand_for_turtles\" title=\"Can I use beach sand for turtles?\">Can I use beach sand for turtles?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-use-play-sand-for-turtles\/#Can_I_use_beach_sand_for_my_aquarium\" title=\"Can I use beach sand for my aquarium?\">Can I use beach sand for my aquarium?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-use-play-sand-for-turtles\/#Is_sand_okay_for_turtles\" title=\"Is sand okay for turtles?\">Is sand okay for turtles?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_use_play_sand_for_turtles\"><\/span>Can you use play sand for turtles?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>PLAY SAND is the safest sand for turtles.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-softshell-turtles-need-sand\/\">Do softshell turtles need sand?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_sand_do_you_use_in_a_turtle_tank\"><\/span>What kind of sand do you use in a turtle tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Play sand is a pretty good option for use in an aquarium. All the checking and filtering that has to be done to make sure that it&#8217;s safe sand for sandboxes also helps to make it safe for your fish. It is typically clean and low in dust.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0QKgKcAHNLI\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_sand_do_you_use_for_turtles\"><\/span>What kind of sand do you use for turtles?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Exo Terra riverbed sand is ideal for many types of aquatic turtles as it is their preferred substrate in the wild. Soft-shell turtles especially prefer the find sand for digging and burrowing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_play_sand_safe_for_red_eared_sliders\"><\/span>Is play sand safe for red eared sliders?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dry playsand is fine for you and turtle, just don&#8217;t inhale a pound of it.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_sand_can_I_put_in_my_turtle_tank\"><\/span>What kind of sand can I put in my turtle tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What Kind Of Sand To Keep In A Turtle Tank? <b>Fine sand is a popular choice among many turtle hobbyists. It is the same sand used to make sandboxes for children, and they cost little. Fine sand has contaminants, so wash once before keeping it as substrate.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_sand_is_best_for_turtles\"><\/span>What sand is best for turtles?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Exo Terra riverbed sand is ideal for many types of aquatic turtles as it is their preferred substrate in the wild. Soft-shell turtles especially prefer the find sand for digging and burrowing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_use_any_sand_in_a_turtle_tank\"><\/span>Can you use any sand in a turtle tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes you can use sand. People use all different kinds of sand. playsand or pool filter sand are two that come to mind.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-193253 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-you-use-any-sand-in-a-turtle-tank.jpg\" alt=\"Can you use any sand in a turtle tank?\" width=\"726\" height=\"545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-you-use-any-sand-in-a-turtle-tank.jpg 726w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-you-use-any-sand-in-a-turtle-tank-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 726px) 100vw, 726px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_turtles_need_sand\"><\/span>Do turtles need sand?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Turtles are really messy. Keep tank decorations to a minimum. Most turtles destroy any attempts at aquascaping. Substrate in a turtle tank only accumulates uneaten food and waste, which quickly fouls the water, yet <b>some turtle species, such as soft-shell turtles, which need a soft sand bottom, require it.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Play_Sand_OK_for_turtles\"><\/span>Is Play Sand OK for turtles?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>PLAY SAND is the safest sand for turtles.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_sand_OK_for_red_eared_sliders\"><\/span>Is sand OK for red eared sliders?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There is a chance that your turtle will eat a couple of grains of sand every once in a while, by mistake. But there is no reason to worry. <b>Sand is very small, and won&#8217;t block the intestines, and no infection can take place due to sand being eaten. So there is no safety problem.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_sand_do_you_use_for_a_red_eared_slider\"><\/span>What kind of sand do you use for a red eared slider?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Exo Terra riverbed sand is ideal for many types of aquatic turtles as it is their preferred substrate in the wild. Soft-shell turtles especially prefer the find sand for digging and burrowing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_use_beach_sand_in_a_turtle_tank\"><\/span>Can you use beach sand in a turtle tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Exo Terra riverbed sand is ideal for many types of aquatic turtles as it is their preferred substrate in the wild. Soft-shell turtles especially prefer the find sand for digging and burrowing.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5sxbm1cl8lY\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_turtles_have_sand\"><\/span>Can turtles have sand?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Exo Terra riverbed sand is ideal for many types of aquatic turtles as it is their preferred substrate in the wild. Soft-shell turtles especially prefer the find sand for digging and burrowing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_sand_or_gravel_better_for_a_turtle_tank\"><\/span>Is sand or gravel better for a turtle tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes you can use sand. People use all different kinds of sand. playsand or pool filter sand are two that come to mind.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_use_sand_in_my_turtle_tank\"><\/span>Should I use sand in my turtle tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What Kind Of Sand To Keep In A Turtle Tank? <b>Fine sand is a popular choice among many turtle hobbyists. It is the same sand used to make sandboxes for children, and they cost little. Fine sand has contaminants, so wash once before keeping it as substrate.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_use_kids_play_sand_in_turtle_tank\"><\/span>Can you use kids play sand in turtle tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Sand or keep it bare. Gravel and stones that the turtle can swallow will cause impaction and maybe death. They will sometimes eat the sand too but that will pass harmlessly.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_sand_OK_for_turtles\"><\/span>Is sand OK for turtles?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Exo Terra riverbed sand is ideal for many types of aquatic turtles as it is their preferred substrate in the wild. Soft-shell turtles especially prefer the find sand for digging and burrowing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_turtles_need_sand_in_their_tank\"><\/span>Do turtles need sand in their tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A substrate, which is something to line the bottom of the turtle tank, like <b>aquarium gravel, pebbles, Caribsea, or Flourite. Unless you plan to use live plants that need something to root in, or to keep digging turtles like soft shell turtles, you don&#8217;t absolutely need a substrate.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-193254 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Do-turtles-need-sand-in-their-tank.jpg\" alt=\"Do turtles need sand in their tank?\" width=\"600\" height=\"397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Do-turtles-need-sand-in-their-tank.jpg 600w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Do-turtles-need-sand-in-their-tank-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_put_at_the_bottom_of_my_turtle_tank\"><\/span>What should I put at the bottom of my turtle tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Choose smooth river stones that are larger than your turtle&#8217;s head, and he will not be able to eat them. Large, smooth stones are also less likely to damage your turtle&#8217;s plastron when he dives in the water. <b>Some turtles &#8212; for example soft-shelled turtles &#8212; prefer sand to gravel, which may abrade their shells.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_clean_play_sand_in_a_turtle_tank\"><\/span>How do you clean play sand in a turtle tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Exo Terra riverbed sand is ideal for many types of aquatic turtles as it is their preferred substrate in the wild. Soft-shell turtles especially prefer the find sand for digging and burrowing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_red_eared_sliders_have_sand\"><\/span>Can red eared sliders have sand?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While there are many options, <b>the best substrate for red-eared sliders are river rocks, crushed coral, and sand. Each substrate is good for your slider, but each one has some advantages and disadvantages. Some of these are hard to clean, while others are dangerous for your turtle.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_turtles_have_sand_in_their_tank\"><\/span>Can turtles have sand in their tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Exo Terra riverbed sand is ideal for many types of aquatic turtles as it is their preferred substrate in the wild. Soft-shell turtles especially prefer the find sand for digging and burrowing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_use_beach_sand_for_turtles\"><\/span>Can I use beach sand for turtles?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Based from other threads, <b>Don&#8217;t use beach sand. It hasn&#8217;t been cleaned and sterilized. You never know what you&#8217;ll bring into your tank. You can use pool filter sand or playsand..<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KcU8DgiBu0U\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_use_beach_sand_for_my_aquarium\"><\/span>Can I use beach sand for my aquarium?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Beach sand should NEVER be used in an aquarium, let alone a freshwater aquarium. The beach sand is contaminated by seawater, which has drastic chemistry and is also filled with many harmful compounds.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_sand_okay_for_turtles\"><\/span>Is sand okay for turtles?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes you can use sand. 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