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Hey all! Don't know if any of you remember me, but I've been away from kingsnake discussion for quite a while, just occassionally lurking. Thought I'd pop my head in again and check it out. As I see from the extended substrate discussions still going on, I take it not much has changed lol. But I'm in the mood for some good debate right now, so if anyone else is up for some MATURE discussion, here it is-
I use sand! Bring it on, all lol.
It's nice to be back.

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1.0 Hypo stripe, Het Rainwater from JL (BJ)
1.0 HypoTang from Crested (Apricot)
1.0 Tremper Albino (Cloud)
1.0 SHCT hatched by me! (Sunny)
0.2 Hi-Yellow Leopard gecko (Beatrice, Pepper)
0.1 Normal (Freckles)
0.1 SHCT Leopard Gecko (Brite)
0.1 Tangy Mutt Leopard Gecko (Rainbow)
0.1 Tremper Albino (Leucy)
0.1 Jungle hatched by me! (Hazy)
RIP Peaches, Ghost, Bill
Hatched: ~30
Available:
11 month male circleback tang

I don't see a problem with you using sand as a substrate. If that's your choice and your Geckos are doing fine, then go for it. I have read all the possible problems that can happen with sand, but they seem to be few and far between.

I think I've read more about geckos having problems with an improper diet than impaction from sand.

I'm new at owning a Gecko and I use slate tiles. I do like the look of sand, but for now I'll just stick with the tiles.

BTW Your Gecko looks AWESOME!

Hey, When I First Bought My Gecko I Also Had Him/Her On Sand, And Boy Did I Get Slammed On This Site For It, So For Right Now I Have Him On Papertowels....He's Still Kinda Of Small, But I Def. Plan On Putting Sand Back In.. I Like It Alot Better And My Crickets Also Can't Hide Underneath It Like They Now Do.
What Kinda Of Sand Do You Use And How Much?

Just Curious, I Found Someone Who Does Use It So Any Tips?

Well, in few short words- Adult leos only! Calcium bowls are a must, and feedings must be altered in a way to ensure no substrate is accidentally swallowed. I use a variety of substrates, but mostly I like a mix of bed a beast, rock, and sand in my vivariums. Don't use the big grain calci-sand. There is a very fine silica sand, I think it's called vita-sand.
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1.0 Hypo stripe, Het Rainwater from JL (BJ)
1.0 HypoTang from Crested (Apricot)
1.0 Tremper Albino (Cloud)
1.0 SHCT hatched by me! (Sunny)
0.2 Hi-Yellow Leopard gecko (Beatrice, Pepper)
0.1 Normal (Freckles)
0.1 SHCT Leopard Gecko (Brite)
0.1 Tangy Mutt Leopard Gecko (Rainbow)
0.1 Tremper Albino (Leucy)
0.1 Jungle hatched by me! (Hazy)
RIP Peaches, Ghost, Bill
Hatched: ~30
Available:
11 month male circleback tang

I dont know guys, sand sounds a bit risky. Though people have had success using it, just to be safe, I would use something else, but I guess if you use a calcium dish and make sure that the geckos never ingest any sand by monitoring their feeding, they might be alright. But still, what leolady posted a while back discuraged me to use sand forever.

-Tony C

You should used washed play sand and should't put leos on until adults. Also when fed should not be fed on the sand due to they will eat mouth fulls when trying to catch the crix and you could end up with an impacted leo.