{"product_id":"et-desert-sand-red-4-5kg-pt3105","title":"Exo Terra Desert Sand Red 4.5kg – PT3105 | Reptile Vivarium Substrate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ET Desert Sand Red 4.5kg (PT3105) is a natural desert sand substrate designed for arid and semi-arid vivarium setups. Free from added dyes and chemicals, this red-toned sand delivers an authentic desert aesthetic while providing a functional substrate for a range of desert-dwelling reptile species.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNatural Composition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is real desert sand — not a synthetic or artificially coloured substitute. No dyes or chemicals have been added, keeping the substrate as close to a natural environment as possible. The sand has been sifted to remove impurities and produce a consistent, uniform grain size throughout the bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThermal Properties\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesert sand is a well-known conductor of heat, and this substrate performs accordingly in a vivarium setting. It absorbs and distributes warmth effectively across the floor of the enclosure, contributing to a stable thermal environment for your reptiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBehavioural Enrichment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA loose particulate substrate like this encourages natural digging and burrowing behaviour in species that express these instincts in the wild. Providing an outlet for these behaviours supports the psychological well-being of captive desert reptiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEgg-Laying Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe texture and depth of this substrate also makes it suitable for use as an egg-laying medium for oviparous species kept in desert-style setups, offering gravid females a natural medium to deposit eggs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupplied in a 4.5kg bag, this red desert sand suits keepers looking for a naturalistic, species-appropriate substrate that works hard visually and functionally within the vivarium.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peregrine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54148556554577,"sku":"SHS016","price":10.41,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/0403\/8225\/files\/SHS016_1.jpg?v=1782599494","url":"https:\/\/viperia.co.uk\/products\/et-desert-sand-red-4-5kg-pt3105","provider":"Viperia UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}