I want to make a desert looking tank for my leo but I've heard of impaction and I don't want that to happen. Is there a sand that wont hurt the gecko? Also I feed mealworms on a dish so does that lessen the risk of him eating some sand when he goes to eat?
There is NO sand that won't be a risk for your gecko. I would recommend repti-carpet, but if you want a natural look try tile or hard clay. Leo's are from the more rocky, clay areas of the deserts in Pakistan. Not the sandy ones. Hope this helps :)
I agree with excavator clay! It's great! You can also try calci sand with slate tiles over it.
ZooMed makes a product called 'excavator clay'. at first glance it looks like sand, but when you moisten it you can mold it into any shape you want (i.e. the floor of the tank). you can also make tunnels and hides and such with it because when it dries it holds it's shape. It's natural looking, and there is very little risk of impaction if it is properly moistened before being added to the tank.
