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Hi. I am currently the owner of seven leopard geckos, and I would like to get an AFT next year for my birthday. I have been reading caresheets to make sure I know everything about them. I am confused about the substrates that are being suggested though. I use only paper towels for my leos, because I am deathly afraid of impaction. I am planning on putting them all on tile as soon as I have the money. Do you have to use a bark type substrate? How many of you use it, and have you ever had any problems with impaction? Thnk you in advance 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)sex unknown, but I am pretty sure they are females.
Pumpkin the Patternless (he's a boy too.)

1 Female Sandfire X Blood Aboriginie Red Bearded Dragon. Tequila Sunrise, Tequila for short

1 dog
Baby (Peekapoo)

2 Cats
Mr. Kitty and Shelly (my adopted senior citizen. She's 14!)

I lost my baby blizzard before I even picked out a name. May he/she Rest in Peace

I keep my AFT on cypress mulch and have yet to see any problems.

If paper towel is what you are used to using, then use it for the AFT also. I have used cypress bark,top soil, bed-a-best and indoor/outdoor carpet, and have had no problems with any of these. It's recomended you don't use anything that they might swallow if they are six months old or younger. As they get older they become better aims , and are less likely to ingest any substrate.

Quig

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7 Leos
Milo(my adult male) Mongo, Raptor,and Spaz
Popeye and Boo(named after Monster's Inc. Character)sex unknown, but I am pretty sure they are females.
Pumpkin the Patternless (he's a boy too.)

1 Female Sandfire X Blood Aboriginie Red Bearded Dragon. Tequila Sunrise, Tequila for short

1 dog
Baby (Peekapoo)

2 Cats
Mr. Kitty and Shelly (my adopted senior citizen. She's 14!)

I lost my baby blizzard before I even picked out a name. May he/she Rest in Peace