---
product_id: 513337065
title: "Desert Sand for Reptiles 5kg"
brand: "trixie"
price: "HK$594"
currency: HKD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 6
category: "Trixie"
url: https://www.desertcart.hk/products/513337065-desert-sand-for-reptiles-5kg
store_origin: HK
region: Hong Kong
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# High thermal conductivity Ideal for egg deposition Authentic African desert sand Desert Sand for Reptiles 5kg

**Brand:** trixie
**Price:** HK$594
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🏜️ Transform your terrarium into a desert oasis with Trixie Desert Sand!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Desert Sand for Reptiles 5kg by trixie
- **How much does it cost?** HK$594 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hk](https://www.desertcart.hk/products/513337065-desert-sand-for-reptiles-5kg)

## Best For

- trixie enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted trixie brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Pure & natural:** No added colors or additives—just pristine red desert sand
- • **Egg-cellent nesting:** Optimized substrate for natural egg laying behavior
- • **Bring the Sahara home:** Original African ground substrate for a truly natural terrarium vibe
- • **Heat-friendly habitat:** High thermal conductivity perfect for heating mats and cables
- • **Effortless maintenance:** Easy to clean, keeping your reptile’s environment fresh and healthy

## Overview

Trixie Desert Sand is a 5kg pack of finely ground, authentic African red desert sand designed to replicate natural reptile habitats. Its high thermal conductivity supports heating elements, making it ideal for maintaining optimal terrarium temperatures. Free from additives and colors, it encourages natural behaviors including egg deposition, while being easy to clean for hassle-free maintenance.

## Description

Product Description Reptiland desert sand original African ground substrate. Evenly fine-grain terrarium sand. It is free from added colours or additives. Makes it possible to implement a close-to-natural desert habitat. Encourages the natural behaviour of the animals. High thermal conductivity, thus also suitable for heating mats and cables. Optimal as ground material for egg deposition. Easy to clean. Available in red colour. Set Contains: Trixie Reptiland Desert Sand for Terrariums, Red 5 Kg

Review: Very dusty - Extremely fine and dusty. Gets in their eyes and nose!
Review: Sand wie gewohnt prima

## Features

- Original African ground substrate
- Evenly fine-grain terrarium sand
- Encourages the natural behaviour of the animals

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B002YJU708 |
| Batteries Included | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #25,178 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #107 in Reptile & Amphibian Habitat Décor |
| Breed Recommendation | Reptile |
| Care instructions | Wipe clean |
| Color | Red |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (490) |
| Date First Available | 7 August 2012 |
| Fill Material | Sand |
| Item Form | Egg |
| Item Weight | 5 Kilograms |
| Item model number | 76132 |
| Material Composition | Sand |
| Maximum weight recommendation | 5 Kilograms |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Pet Type | Fish |
| Product Dimensions | 1 x 1 x 1 cm; 5 kg |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Size | 5 kg (Pack of 1) |
| Special Features | Easy to use, easy to clean |
| Volume | 1 Kilograms |
| batteries required | No |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Trixie
- **Breed recommendation:** Reptile
- **Special features:** Easy to use, easy to clean
- **Material:** Sand
- **Fill material:** Sand

## Images

![Desert Sand for Reptiles 5kg - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71v4fZ8rtxL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐ Very dusty
*by T***B on 3 April 2024*

Extremely fine and dusty. Gets in their eyes and nose!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by H***N on 20 December 2025*

Sand wie gewohnt prima

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by A***N on 9 March 2020*

It's a lovely colour, all natural red sand so safe for most lizards

## Frequently Bought Together

- Trixie Reptiland Desert Sand for Terrariums, 5 Kg, Red
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- Trixie 76133 5kg Terrarium Cave Sand Dark Red

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*Store origin: HK*
*Last updated: 2026-06-18*