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tsusnakeguy Jan 28, 2009 09:45 PM

I work at a zoo and we have a leopard gecko on exhibit in our education building. It was on play sand but I noticed that all of its feces were made completely out of sand. If you picked one up and crushed it, it was all sand. So I am worried that the amount of sand she is swallowing will cause impaction. I was wondering what anyone would suggest as a good substrate for this animal that would also look good on display. I have seen that calcium sand is also possible of impaction. I would love any help and advice anyone has to offer. I saw something at the pet store tonight, millet blend by Zilla, does anyone know anything about this product. We also have a blue tongue skink on sand that I want to take off of it just to be on the safe side so I would appreciate any help.
Thank you.
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olstyn Jan 29, 2009 04:46 AM

Chunks of slate are about the only thing I can think of that looks at least natural-ish without posing an impaction risk.
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indictment Jan 29, 2009 05:35 PM

I made a nifty guide on a local herp forum detailing how to make a display tank natural and safer at the same time

Check it out = easttnherps.com/yak/index.php?topic=5.0
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