So Sorry you might have to get rid of your babies. I really think it's a good idea to try a new bedding. The sand is a good idea, but if your worried about them eating it, try looking into new beddings at your pet store. The have natural rocks (small size) for fish, crushed coal (fish also) or even the bedding they use for Igunans. Some where there got to be some other kind of bedding you can use.

Good luck to you.

By the way I to have bad allergies and take Benydril. My Dr. told me that if you take them every day even if your not have a problem that day it's better. The Med. build up in your system, and it's really worked great for me. After awhile I starting felling "normal" again and have cut back to one pill a day every day and no more problems. Get the sinus and headach Benydril, works better for the ach.