Zoo Med Hermit Crab Sand White 2-lb
Zoo Med Hermit Crab Sand White 2-lb
Key Benefits
- Encourages burrowing & hiding behavior
- Soft, fine grains protect delicate bodies
- Non-toxic & dye-free, safe if eaten
- Controls odor and eases cleaning

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Description
Description
Give your hermit crab a healthy and natural environment with Zoo Med Hermit Crab Sand White a premium substrate specifically designed to support natural burrowing and nesting behaviors. This sand is made from pure calcium carbonate, supplying your pet with an essential dietary supplement to promote proper shell development and overall vitality. The fine texture creates a soft, natural bed that reduces stress and encourages instinctive digging. Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned crab owner, this bedding mimics the coastal environment that hermit crabs love.
In the heart of your setup, Zoo Med Hermit Crab Sand stands out as the ideal choice for creating a safe and enriching terrarium bedding environment, allowing your crabs to exhibit their natural digging, hiding, and molting activities in comfort. Easy to use and maintain, this sand helps control odors and can be safely ingested during feeding or grooming. Pure in composition and free from artificial dyes or paints, it’s both attractive and functional, ensuring that your crab’s habitat supports wellness from the ground up.
Key Benefits
- Supplies a natural and digestible calcium source to promote strong shells.
- Encourages natural instinctive behaviors like burrowing and hiding.
- Soft, fine grains are gentle on delicate legs and bodies.
- Free of artificial dyes and non-toxic, safe if ingested.
- Keeps odor under control and simplifies habitat cleaning.
Ingredients & Analysis
Ingredients & Analysis
- A calcium carbonate sand substrate
Attributes OR Specification
Attributes OR Specification
Pure calcium carbonate
Fine, soft grains
Hermit crab substrate bedding
safety and precautions
safety and precautions
- Avoid over-saturating the sand, which can cause compaction and hinder burrowing.
- Ensure no sharp objects or debris are present in the sand before use.
- Do not use as a food source; intended solely as bedding.
- Supervise children during setup to prevent inhalation or ingestion.
- Wash hands thoroughly after handling sand to avoid potential irritation.
Direction
Direction
- Pour a two to three inch layer of Hermit Crab Sand into the enclosure to facilitate digging.
- Slightly moisten sand (not wet) for optimal burrowing ease.
- Spot clean daily to remove debris and maintain freshness.
- Replace all sand every month or as needed for cleanliness.
- Avoid mixing with other substrates to maintain purity and safety.




