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I was going to use plaster of paris or foam or something to make a removable raised bottom for the cage, with a burrow in it. But then I saw the coolest cage in the December issue of Reptiles. It is a regular cage, but it has a hole in it that leads to a lower level beneath the top. The bottom is a drawer that slides out so you can check on the animal. It was made for snakes, but I think my leo would love it and it wouldn't be too hard to make, I am pretty handy at making that kind of stuff. It would be like him going underground to hide in daytime so he could "burrow" and sleep there, and then he could come out at night.
Also, does dirt cause impactions? I guess it could but not as bad as sand, because it would turn to mud and would pass. But I could be wrong.
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it's watch out using the plaster. that can be dusty and i am sure the leos might lick it seeking calcium.

someone had a really rad set-up that was very greek/roman themed. it was made of styrafoam. anyone know who that person was? you should take a look at their tank

Also someone else had a rad one, it was one of the girls i believe who had used cardboard tunnels and had like little cut away parts that can be removed.

Dirts not a great idea even if its store bought. SOmeone posted a convincing post against dirt, can't remember the points something like no organic, high moisture... can't remember. anyhue try the sifted play sand like Ro Hills got. Don't put so much that will let them burrow, i used to use sand (bad i know)and my girl would just burrow herself to the bottom of the glass tank and she'd have sand all over her back and such. They will dig without fail it will make a huge mess and worry the crap outta you regarding impaction
god that was a rant

I was thinking of using the plaster or foam to make something burrow like, but I am gonna try to copy that one I saw in Reptiles. I like it so much. It is gonna take me a while to figure out what I want and how to build it, but I am sure it is gonna look great when it is done. I was trying to figure out hwo to heat it, build it, ect while I was watching the election results.
C'mon Kerry I got $50 bet on this election!

>>Also someone else had a rad one, it was one of the girls i believe who had used cardboard tunnels and had like little cut away parts that can be removed.
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>>Dirts not a great idea even if its store bought. SOmeone posted a convincing post against dirt, can't remember the points something like no organic, high moisture... can't remember. anyhue try the sifted play sand like Ro Hills got. Don't put so much that will let them burrow, i used to use sand (bad i know)and my girl would just burrow herself to the bottom of the glass tank and she'd have sand all over her back and such. They will dig without fail it will make a huge mess and worry the crap outta you regarding impaction
>>god that was a rant
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Tim W. My Pictures
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Silkworms are great!
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the plaster isnt dangerous, at least not from my experience. I used to have a setup where i had made everything from styrofoam. I then covered the styrofoam with a layer of plaster and then i covered it all with sand, so that the sand stuck onto the plaster. It looks really nice and realistic and my geckos were in it for like 2 year with no problems.