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05-07-2008, 02:20 PM
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Stuck on Substrate
I had just removed the sand from my leopard gecko's tank, and I would prefer not to go back to it seeing as it could put his health at risk. I also have two Bearded Dragons I just got recently on the same substrate, and I'm getting rid of it for them as well. I was thinking of using a slate for my leo, but I would like to know what my other options were for him and the Bearded Dragons. I was actually looking into making vivariums for my guys, but being my first time I want to make sure I do some good research on it and was wondering if anyone had any advice or could point me in the right direction.  Gracias
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05-07-2008, 02:31 PM
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Re: Stuck on Substrate
You can also use shelf liner which works well and is easy to clean, linoleum, tile etc.
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05-07-2008, 06:47 PM
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Re: Stuck on Substrate
Sand alone is not a very good idea and I see you realized that. But if you mix it with some dirt, impaction and overheating will most likely no longer be a problem. Just use more dirt than sand in the mix.
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05-07-2008, 07:41 PM
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Re: Stuck on Substrate
thanks venus, battlemetal what kind of dirt do you suggest anything specific. thanks again
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05-07-2008, 08:44 PM
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Re: Stuck on Substrate
There's always excavator clay, i use it in my schneider's skink enclosure.
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Skink and His Enclosure
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05-07-2008, 10:34 PM
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Re: Stuck on Substrate
I choose to err on the side of caution and refuse t use any particulates.
My Leopard Geckos are on carpet ot shelf liner with large peices of slate and my Bearded Dragon is on carpet with slate on top of it.
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05-08-2008, 01:06 AM
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Re: Stuck on Substrate
hmm...I've got a tip about ground coconut shell...would that work or would it be dangerous as well?
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05-08-2008, 01:16 AM
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Re: Stuck on Substrate
Anything that they can put in their mouth has risks.
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05-08-2008, 02:50 AM
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Re: Stuck on Substrate
hmm I'm thinking I'm going to put Cheese on some slate because I feed him inside his enclosure and the mealworms have a tendency to get away, but the bearded dragons I have to feed in a separate tank so I might just look into that clay.
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