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I am thinking of using it in my hideboxes, but I am nervous that the geckos might ingest it. Has anyone ever had this happen? Also is there a certain kind to use? Thanks for any help. 
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7 Leos
Milo(my adult male) Mongo, Raptor,and Spaz
Popeye and Boo(named after Monster's Inc. Character)
and Pumpkin the Patternless (my baby male)
1 dog
Baby (Peekapoo)
1 Cat
Mr. Kitty
I have a couple of geckos that eat vermiculite. I tried perlit in my hatchlings hides last year, a bunch of them ate it. I was really worried that I'd lose them all, but miraculously they managed to poop it all out. So far, I've found bed-a-beast and eco-earth to be the safest medium for my moist hides.
-Alice
Dont use perlite for your hide box substrate. Its to abrasive. Vermiculite and peat moss/spahgnum moss will work fine for substrate in a humid hide. Paper towels is even better yet. Much cleaner and not as messy.
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Shayna
www.LeoLoversLizardLounge.com
i use vermiculite in my hide boxes durring egg season only, i havent had a problem with ingestion, but why take the chance!
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