Id definately choose the calcium sand, like its been said its so much safer for them if it gets ingested which it probably will do whilst they feed.
Sand?
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Actually. Calcium sand is a lie. The intention was good in its invention. However, theory is theory and facts are facts. Calcium sand clumps and therefore causes impaction. Go with paper towels. The geckoes do contrast well against a white background.
I hate calci sand. From what I have read its even more dangerous than regular sand. And its a waste of money IMHO.
I have been keeping reps on sand for years, beardeds, geckos, urpmastyx and a few others and I have never had an animal get impacted because of the sand. I'm not saying it can't happen but if you keep you reps healthy then you shouldn't have an issue. If they can deal with sand in the wild then they can in your care. Just keep a close eye on them, if you see them eating it then switch them off of it.
I'm a fan of using newspaper or paper towels as well. Cheap and easy to spot clean.
I have been keeping reps on sand for years, beardeds, geckos, urpmastyx and a few others and I have never had an animal get impacted because of the sand. I'm not saying it can't happen but if you keep you reps healthy then you shouldn't have an issue. If they can deal with sand in the wild then they can in your care. Just keep a close eye on them, if you see them eating it then switch them off of it.
I'm a fan of using newspaper or paper towels as well. Cheap and easy to spot clean.
I agree, I've never heard anything good about calcium sand. Like I said earlier, save your money and go buy a bag of cheap play sand.
Another thing about calcium sand is because it's calcium leopard geckos will eat it intetnionally. Leopard geckos actually intentionally eat calcium. I have used play sand for my leos for a little over 2 years now with no problem. As said before keep them well fed(which isn't hard at all) and you will be fine.
I have no idea where leopard gecko's really live in the wild. But don't they live in deserts or at least places with sand. I always hear that sand is bad for them, but do they mass die in the wild because of impaction. Like I said I have no clue whatsoever just acting a question.
I'm totally fine with keeping fish and reptiles in unnatural environments but a leopard gecko in a plastic box with paper towels just seems boring and downright boring for the gecko. Wouldn't say a 20 long with some sand and some fake plants and such be better for them and for the one actually keeping them then a plastic box with a blue lid and a hide which is another plastic container flipped over with paper towels as the substrate?
Just wondering guys, I've always wondered this.
I'm totally fine with keeping fish and reptiles in unnatural environments but a leopard gecko in a plastic box with paper towels just seems boring and downright boring for the gecko. Wouldn't say a 20 long with some sand and some fake plants and such be better for them and for the one actually keeping them then a plastic box with a blue lid and a hide which is another plastic container flipped over with paper towels as the substrate?
Just wondering guys, I've always wondered this.
I am a naturalist too. I hate bare enclosures point blank. Everyone seems so paranoid about anything that's not directly related to reptiles husbandry. I make sure my leos have rocks and branches to climb on because they do use this stuff. People think leos just hide all day. Mines are out most of the time and are always there to greet me and visitors.
With the sand the argument is that they live in pakistan and the desert there is mostly rock and not real sandy like the sahara. But there must be SOME loose substrate there unless they are living on concrete. I have seen deserts in pakistan and they do have sand in it like every other desert just not mounds of the stuff.
With the sand the argument is that they live in pakistan and the desert there is mostly rock and not real sandy like the sahara. But there must be SOME loose substrate there unless they are living on concrete. I have seen deserts in pakistan and they do have sand in it like every other desert just not mounds of the stuff.
either of the two would work but as a feed thing put a flat rock in the middle of the tank so tht way it looks natural and the geckos dont ingest sand trust me i own 7 bearded dragons 1 leopard gecko and 2 red ear sliders and a russian tortuse
Well, bare enclosures are definitely boring, but rather safe than interesting. I wouldn't really say its paranoid, because the instances that people aren't paranoid, brings them to doing burrow duty digging up some soil for proper funerals. But it does get boring for the leopards, so perhaps people should consider bringing them out for a little walk or so, safely of course.
