Red Desert Sand Reptile Substrate

Red Desert Sand Reptile Substrate

Red Desert Sand is a natural, decorative substrate ideal for reptiles native to arid and semi-arid environments. This substrate mimics the red earth found in Australia’s central desert regions and is a popular choice for species such as bearded dragons, monitors, and other desert-dwelling lizards and snakes.

Our Red Desert Sand is clean, screened, and ready to use straight from the bag. It provides a realistic environment that allows for natural digging, basking, and egg-laying behaviours. This sand helps with temperature regulation and can be used to create thermal gradients when paired with under-tank heaters or heat lamps.

Available in bulk bag sizes, this product is suitable for small enclosures through to large display tanks. Whether you're setting up a desert-themed vivarium or maintaining an existing reptile habitat, this substrate offers both function and appearance.

Unlike artificially coloured sands, this product is naturally pigmented and dust-reduced, making it safer for your reptiles. It also pairs well with rocks, logs, and arid plants to enhance your reptile’s habitat.

• Natural red desert sand

• Ideal for bearded dragons, monitors & arid species

• Clean and dust-reduced

• Encourages natural digging and basking behaviour

• Suitable for dry, hot enclosures

• Multiple bag sizes available

Visit our Glen Waverley store or order online to get Red Desert Sand for your reptile enclosure. Speak to our team about full setup options, heating, and care products to help your lizard thrive.

All natural Red Desert sand from Central Australia. Nice and easy to clean with the sand scooper.