Leopard geckos?

Question

i really want to get one and ive been reading up on it.

ive read a lot about what substrate to use.

apparently sand causes impaction if they are under 6'', so i was wondering whats best: papertowels or reptile carpet?

if you have photos of your set up, please post them (:

thanks a bunch

Answer 1

It really doesn't matter between papertowels or reptile carpet.

Sand and Calcium sand is very bad for Leopard Gecko's, Calcium sand claims it's digestable but it doesn't just break down! I just got my Leo yesterday and i'm using paper towels at the moment because I spent so much money on mine that I couldn't afford his carpet! Paper towels is completely fine though and i've read so is Newspaper but i'm not too sure on the ink? I don't know if that effect them but i've read on many websites that Newspaper is fine.

Sorry for the long read! Have fun with your Gecko ^_^ They're lovely!

Answer 2

i use organic potting soil..leos are pretty clean animals, they eat their shed. and most use one corner of their cage for a restroom....if you want to send me your email ill send you some pics..i still cant figure how to post pics on here!

Answer 3

It doesn't matter what you use as long as he/she can't swallow if it decides to l**k the floor.

Good substrate for leopard geckos would be white paper towels, Astro-Turf, newspaper sheets ( I prefer them white, so their feet dont get dark. You can get this at any printing office. Usually they'll be willing to hand over the last sheets of a roll.) or Reptile carpets with no felt loose ends or loops that can catch on their toes; or tile.

I like astro-turf or tile for lizards. You can have 2-3 pieces cut the size of the tank and rotate them when you clean so the other one can soak and dry up completely. I would say that you never use sand, 6" or not it can impact the leo and you'll be in for a bunch of trouble.

Answer 4

i think paper towel is the best solution because it's easier to clean.If you absolutely want sand i think you can use calcisand

that will not cause impaction  if your gecko eat some

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