What kind of Substrate? Vita Sand, ReptiSand, Repti Fresh, Excavator Clay?!i Have reptile carpet now bit i want some thing more Natural looking but i don't want my gecko to get impaction! plz helpall items r zoo med by the way
Our leopard gecko started out on paper towels as a juvenile, because it was safe and easy to maintain. As an adult, he has been on VitaSand for a few years, and we've had no issues. We use a small strainer (a fine one you'd use in the kitchen) to clean it between changes. And we take care not to leave really wet spots in the sand because it can build up bacteria and mold. It seems to help reduce ingestion by the gecko when we dust the crickets with calcium powder now and then before feeding. The reptile carpet can cause abrasions on the delicate skin, and can catch a claw and cause injury, so we aren't a fan of that option. A textured ceramic tile is okay, but can get cold, so make sure he has an appropriate heat source. The main thing is try an option and observe carefully. If you use sand and start seeing sand in the droppings, remove the sand. Good luck.
bark is good to have sand is what i have repti sand is good but go in to your pet shop and ask for the sand that is good for leapord geckos hopes this help
