[l-i-z]

Oh sorry if i type that once it drys you can mold it, that not right lol

If you do get this stuff, the basic instructions on the bag are what ya follow. If you want to mold it has to be fairly wet/damp. And anything you use to mold wont come out besides balloons. You will have to occasionally spray it down lightly with spray water bottle.

I have noticed if (i live in Florida) you live in a place with high humidity it takes much longer for it to dry. I just bring it inside, an wait, then sometimes use the blowdryer.

basically i'd buy it (its about $3.99 for a 5lb bag) and try it out.

[evilkarot]

$3.99 for a 5lb bag? Where are you getting the excavator clay at? The only place local I can find it at, sells it at Petsmart for 10lbs for $15.99. I would love to use this in my new cages that I'm building. How much did one bag cover? How many bags did you have to use to cover your tank?

[l-i-z]

At the time it was in my PetSuperMarket, it was on sale for that price.
I'd try petco, or even some private owned petstores.
Petsmart I've boycotted.

Its now $6.99 sadly. A 5lbs bag is suppossed cover a 10 gallon but i used it on 15 gallon.
I'd say a 5lb bag covers the floor and some hides

I think I got maybe 2-3 bags? Its been months though, so its a bit foggy.
The price was 3.99 so compared to your $15 the price was great.

I've expanded to 20 gallons, and I need another bag.

[Eichen]

This setup looks great! I was researching Excavator as it seems like one of the safest naturalistic substrates available. After seeing what you've done with it I may be using it when my juvie gets a few months older.

[l-i-z]

Yes I say thatt its quite safe, but I'd also wait it the gecko is at least a juvi rather then a hatchling if thats what you have.
I'd say maybe 3 months old or more maybe is a good age.
I've moved her to a larger tank 20gallon, I need another bag to add to her habitat. Need more plants too.
Once its completed I'll update with a picture.

I'm working on a crested gecko tank next, gonna try spray foam background.

[Homicidal_Hippie]

how do you clean up after your gecko. do you do it everyday, just scoop it out? do you have to carve out some of the clay every now and then, then replace it with new because it gets stinky or dirty?