@Dora Sand from birds? I don't follow. But cow manure is 100% natural, and doesn't make it safe for tarantulas. Which you probably have in there if you're using potting soil. Potting soil a has a bunch of additives that promote plant growth but can kill your spider. Topsoil is what you need.
Sand for birds is not going to be appropriate for tarantulas... it is far too fine. I could see a bit of courser grain sand being used, but sand that birds can bathe in is way too fine for tarantulas - mixed or not.
@EulersK There is specific sand that you buy for birds to bathe in. It is similar, or the same as, the sand that you have to buy for chinchillas to bathe in.
It helps keep their feathers clean and free of parasites. It is sometimes referred to as a 'dust bath' and it is far too fine grained for tarantulas.
Yes, remove it. It normally consists of both anise and contains mostly ground up sea shells - neither of which is going to be good for tarantulas and can prove very bad for them.
Anise is commonly used as a treatment for lice and scabbies and may contain pesticide properties.
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