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>> 1:..sand is not so bad unless the Leo is not so healthy, you would rather use that than the bark. But I agree paper towels do work the best if you dont know what you are doing. I raise all mine on it and at the time they become adults I switch to sand with lots of decor covering most sand.
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>> 2:..again, that Leo is a bit thin no matter how you look at it, it reminds me more of a Chinese Leopard Gecko and i doubt its that it is impacted it just needs to be fattend up.
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>> 3:..please take my advice, try wax worms on occasion, the animal only gets addicted if it is used as a staple no insectivore should eat just crickets.
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>> 4:.. back to crickets. Crickets are the worst thing for the animal to eat, you must gutload them with lots of veggies, you must take them out if it dont eat them and re gutload them within 24 hours or they are useless and have no nutritional value, and if they are left in the cage for to long they are actualy dirty little bugs that end up eating what your Leo leaves behind. Thats not healthy get them started on mealies or supers.
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>>This is my advice, Im not lectureing you, you can take it or not but I do suggest considering it.
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>>This is how a typical Leo should look. GOOD LUCK!

First of all lay off her or him. Sand is horrible for most species but everybody IF YOU READ THE WARNINGS THAT WE POST ON KINGSNAKE THAT SAYS Sand should not be used for Leos under 6".
Crickets are very bad,true. But some geckos prefer them over others. I personally feed my Leos mealworms as a staple and the occasional pink or waxworms(When I say waxworms 1-2 MAX). I only feed crickets to my beardies and I HATE Crickets still.They Escape,eat gecko poo,etc. AND PLEASE GET YOUR GECKO OFF THOSE CHIPS!!! THATS EVEN WORSE THEN SAND!!! Ive been into herps for about 8 years and have had Leos for about 6. So listen to my warning if you dont want a dead gecko in a few months get her/him off those chips. If you must have chips get Aspen bedding or Sani-Chips(Im not recommending it). I personally prefer Paper-Towels or Newspaper but Noobies always love to have an attractive cage. Please you can have an attractive cage with beautiful hides and decor. But Bedding or Diet please dont argue with us. BOTH OF YOU ARE ACTING VERY IMMATURE!!! ...Just my 2 cents.

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