NorthernAutumn
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No, do not go get sand from the beach or anywhere else natural. Unfortunately, it will have plenty of fleas and other nasty little things in it.
You need to buy playground sand, or sand made for children's sandboxes. Fresh bags of playground sand will be sterile.
If for some reason you absolutely can't obtain clean bagged sand, it is possible to sterilize the sand you want to use.
Put the sand into large roasting pans and bake in the oven at 350 F for at least 30 minutes, with some stirring. Then, set it out to cool (if outside, ensure birds can't poop on it ). Takes a surprisingly long time to cool down!
http://www.practical-pet-care.com/archive.php?2002111917425830
You need to buy playground sand, or sand made for children's sandboxes. Fresh bags of playground sand will be sterile.
If for some reason you absolutely can't obtain clean bagged sand, it is possible to sterilize the sand you want to use.
Put the sand into large roasting pans and bake in the oven at 350 F for at least 30 minutes, with some stirring. Then, set it out to cool (if outside, ensure birds can't poop on it ). Takes a surprisingly long time to cool down!
http://www.practical-pet-care.com/archive.php?2002111917425830