Exo Terra or Komodo sand?

[Pastacat]

I normally use Oase biOrb reptile desert sand, but two days ago I ran out of it and I cannot find it sold anywhere.

I have decided to import reptile sand from abroad through ubuy. I looked through US and UK markets and found three products that were affordable

My options are:

1. Exo terra red desert sand

I have found this on the US products category, but I am conflicted because it doesn't say 'natural' on the bag so it could have dyes or added calcium. Also it will probably arrive later than the others due to being a US product.

2. Exo Terra yellow sand

I found this one in the UK market category. I am considering buying this, but I don't see it recommeded as often.

3.Komodo sand



Another one I found in the UK market category. It says natural, but the white coloring just looks odd to me. I am worried that Topaç could avoid it due to its color. I have seen this one recommeded in this forum, though

Which one is the safest and most dust-free out of these? They are all around the same price.

 

[Maz]

I use the Komodo natural sand - the third one you linked. I haven't tried the others. It's quite popular with hamster owners.

 

[Pastacat]

I use the Komodo natural sand - the third one you linked. I haven't tried the others. It's quite popular with hamster owners.

I have also been considering buying play sand, but all the play sand I find online either say that it is beach sand that has been washed and dried or silica sand, which I have read conflicting things about. Would these be fine for hamsters?

 

[Maz]

I would be a little wary to be honest. It would depend what the bag of childrens play sand says. The Komodo natural sand is fine. It's a reasonably large bag as well.

 

[Pastacat]

Update: I realized that it would way too expensive and still take a long time for the sand to arrive if I ordered from abroad, so I ordered desert sand for hamsters from a local store called Polat pet. I hope it isn't dusty.