cali sand

[ukmick72]

is there any proof that cali sand kills bearded dragons? sorry but i need proof dont wont to upset any one

[ladyknite]

Tests have been run by many people.  Dragons don't have the best aim when hunting.  The calci sand also contains calcium, and at times the animal will consume the sand to compensate the need for calcium.  The consumption isn't likely observed, nor stopped.

Do one for yourself

Take enough calci sand to 1/2 fill a glass or bowl.
add enough water to make the substance reasonably moist, but not dripping. (this will represent the amount of normal hydration ingested in dragons both in food and alternate means)
the sand absorbs the moisture and the moisture disipates.  The mixture does not remain wet, but instead turns into a sludge.  If dehydration is a factor, which it is once this begins to happen, the mixture turns to a hardened substance causing an impaction.  The impaction is considered a true impaction, and cannot pass.  It lacerates the lower intestinal tract and the dragon dies a horrid painful death.

[beardielover17]

I have a link to an article on calcium sands but I will have to PM it to you so when you get a chance, not only take ladyknite's advice but shoot me a PM so I can send you the article.

[perfectly_flawed]

This is an xray of a dragon who had calcium sand impaction. As you can see, instead of passing through the digestive system it forms hard clumps that do not pass through. If it's caught early enough it can sometimes be treated - otherwise, the dragon will die.