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Sandboxes for Rodents – Sand Baths for Hamsters, Gerbils, Mouse, Chinchillas & Degus
11 cm ceramic Hopper house for mice, dwarf hamsters, and gerbils. Can be used as a cooling house, hiding place, or small sand bath.
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Ceramic Critter Bath house of approx. 12 cm for mice, dwarf hamsters, and gerbils. Can be used as a hiding place or with a thin layer of sand.
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Compact 14 cm corner toilet for mice and dwarf hamsters. Can also be used as a small sand bath with bath sand. Includes a scoop, a closed lid, and is available in cheerful colors.
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16 cm plastic corner toilet for small rodents. Handy for designated potty spots, easy to clean, and can also be used as a small sandbox.
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18 cm ceramic log house for mice, dwarf hamsters, hamsters, gerbils, pygmy rats, rats, and degus. As a shelter, cool house, or sand bath.
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Natural sand bath with hay trim and 350 grams of bath sand. Fun for hamsters, dwarf hamsters, mice, and gerbils to bathe, dig, and explore in.
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Semi-circular ceramic sand bath in 16 and 20 cm for mice, dwarf hamsters, hamsters, and gerbils. The curved shape helps limit sand loss, and ceramic is sturdy, cool to the touch, and easy to clean.
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Sand Bath with Platform: The Perfect Sand Bath for Rodents! Rodents such as dwarf hamsters, hamsters, gerbils, and degus love bathing in sand. This is not only a fun pastime for them but also important for their grooming. A good sand bath is therefore a m
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Beautiful glass triangular sand bowl for small rodents. The sand bowl can easily be placed in a corner of the enclosure to save even more space. Once filled with a small layer of sand, the animals can bathe in the sand and groom their fur.
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Let the digging begin with this handy sandbox from Trixie. Made of untreated natural wood, it features two entrances and a beautiful plexiglass viewing window on the front. Once filled with chinchilla sand, the animals can enjoy a bath and groom themselve
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Wooden Getzoo sand bath with round lid in 3 sizes: Ø 21, Ø 27, and Ø 30 cm. Great for mice, dwarf hamsters, hamsters, and gerbils as a sand bath or natural digging spot.
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Wooden sand bath of Ø 25 cm for mice, dwarf hamsters, hamsters, and gerbils. Available with a round or square lid. Great for hamsterscaping and helps limit sand spillage.
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26 cm wooden sand bath with plexiglass front for dwarf hamsters and hamsters. Also suitable as a sand spot for mice and, to a limited extent, for gerbils.
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Let the digging and bathing begin with this handy sandbox from Ferplast. Made of untreated FSC-certified wood, it features two entrances and a beautiful plexiglass viewing window on the front. Once filled with chinchilla sand, the animals can enjoy a bath
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Natural mahogany cup of approx. 10 cm. Can be used as a snack bowl, herb bowl, foraging cup, or small scavenger hunt bowl for rodents and rabbits.
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Natural tree trunk cup made of birch wood. Can be used as a snack bowl, herb bowl, foraging cup, or small scavenger hunt for rodents and rabbits.
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The Trixie Rock Bowl can be used as a feeding bowl for rodents. The bowl is also suitable as a sandbox for small rodents. You can fill the bowl with, for example, Chinchilla sand or Gerbil sand and your little rodent can lea...
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Long grey rock bowl in 3 sizes. Can be used as a food bowl, water bowl, or decorative aquascape bowl. The largest size can also be used as a small sand bath for small animals.
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Natural-looking corner tray for food, water, or a compact sand area. Available in 12 and 17 cm. Great for hamsterscaping, gerbilscaping, and natural enclosures.
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Concrete food bowl for rodents and rabbits. Heavy, stable, and chew-proof. Available in 10 and 19 cm, handy for animals that quickly move or knock over their food bowl.
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Spacious 39 cm wooden sand bathhouse with a plexiglass front. For chinchillas, degus, gerbils, and larger hamsters. Keeps bath sand better contained within the cage.
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Beautiful glass square sand bowl for small rodents. The sand bowl can easily be placed in a habitat and once filled with a small layer of sand, the animals can bathe in the sand and groom their fur.
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27 cm plastic sand bath for hamsters, gerbils, chinchillas, and degus. For bathing, grooming, and natural sand bathing behavior.
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Spacious sand bathhouse made of aluminium, wood, and plexiglass for chinchillas and degus. Ideal for rolling in chinchilla sand, with a good view of the bathing.
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You can order sand boxes for rodents quickly and easily at DRD Rodent Shop ®
For many rodents, a sand bath is more than just "fun to roll around in": it helps with grooming and is actually essential for some species. Think of gerbils and chinchillas , but mice , (dwarf) hamsters , and degus also enjoy using a sand bath.
In the wild, these animals bathe in sand to keep their fur in good condition and to absorb excess fat. Many animals also simply enjoy digging, rolling, and dust bathing.
Sand helps keep the coat “airy” and cared for.
Gerbils and chinchillas generally really need it.
Many animals use it as a rest and “spa” moment.
Choose a container with sufficient space and a shape that fits your enclosure.
Which animals is a sandbox suitable for?
- Gerbils & chinchillas: sand baths are generally important for coat condition.
- (Dwarf) hamsters: like to use sand for rolling and grooming; also good as a toilet spot.
- Mice: Many mice find sand a nice enrichment and use it for grooming.
- Degus: Sand baths are often popular; choose a sturdy container and suitable sand.
Tip: when choosing a container, pay attention to the size (your animal should be able to roll around in it comfortably) and the edge/hood : higher edges or a (partially) closed hood often keep the sand in the enclosure better.
Which sand is suitable for a sand bath?
Not all sand is suitable for bathing. For a sand bath, it's best to use special bath sand/chinchilla sand that's fine and soft. Other types of sand can be too coarse or contain sharp particles, which can be less pleasant for the skin and coat.
Checklist: How to make a safe sand bath
- Choose the right size: your animal should be able to turn/roll in it without feeling cramped.
- Use suitable bath sand: fine, soft and intended for sand baths.
- Don't fill too high: a layer that allows for rolling is enough (too full = extra spillage).
- Stable placement: place the container firmly so that it does not tip over.
- Keep it clean: remove wet spots/droppings and replace the sand regularly.
Use & hygiene
- Daily check: Is the container being used as a toilet? Scoop out any debris immediately.
- Change regularly: the more often the fish uses the water, the sooner the sand needs to be replaced.
- Cleaning the tray: Wipe the tray clean and let it dry thoroughly before adding new sand.
Safety
- Avoid shell sand: it often contains sharp particles and is not intended as bath sand.
- Be careful with dust: preferably use bath sand that is suitable for sand baths and avoid "powdery" sand in a poorly ventilated enclosure.
- Check for moisture: wet sand clumps and can become less hygienic – change it regularly.
Rabbits: prefer a digging box to a sand bath
For rabbits, the concept is different: they don't use a "sand bath" for grooming like chinchillas, but they often love to dig. That's why there are special digging boxes you can offer as enrichment (for example, in a run). This allows rabbits to indulge in natural digging behavior without the entire garden being plowed up.
