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I am looking to set up a 75 gallon tank for my crested geckos but not sure what type of subtarate is safe? I have many plants that are safe for them. Just not sure what I can use to help the plants grow, make it look natural and not hurt me geckos.

also would like to know if there is any other animal that can live with them safely.

Any and All info will be greatly appriciated.
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the majority of substrates for rainforest animals work great with crested geckos, but i wouldnt reccomend putting any other types of animals in the tank. ive heard of milipedes, but thats the extent id go

I live in Ky and I thought about digging up some soil form out side (it's mostly clay) and baking it in the oven to kill off any little critters that may harm my geckos and then mixing it with the recommended subterate. What do you think about that?
Or should i just stick with the store bought stuff?
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the only animal i go away from b agged bedding is my ackies, and thats because theres nothing thats even close to the natural substrate where they can dig up to 3 feet down, so i dont know the effects too well. i always use jungle mix, or whatever name is closest. lol. but it retains water well, and doesnt smell.

I would recommend against using soil from the outside. It doesnt behave the same way once you get it in the tank and mostly it just tends to harden into a rock. Not really the best, I have kept mine successfully on Coco-Fiber, or Sphagnum Moss, both have done very well for me.

If you intend to breed your geckos, however, keeping them on this type of natural bedding will make that a little more challenging to find the eggs. They tend to dig and lay them where they feel most comfortable so you have to hunt for them.
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