[l-i-z]

It may not be amazing, but I am proud of it! It took me most of my summer break to finish it. I avoided using sand and tried to stay as close as possible to the true environment of a leopard gecko, at least using what I could find in petstores. I used Excavator clay.

I think my gecko looks pretty good in it, and its gotta be more fun then just walking around on repti-carpet.

Anyway hope this can give people some ideas for there own vivariums.

[panthergecko]

love it

[Twigglet]

That looks awesome!!

How was it working with the Excavator Clay? I was thinking about using it in my two leopard geckos' terrarium.

[Yoshi'smom]

Very Nice!

[l-i-z]

Originally Posted by Twigglet

That looks awesome!!

How was it working with the Excavator Clay? I was thinking about using it in my two leopard geckos' terrarium.

Well as an alternative to sand its great. It hardens so they can't ingest it like sand. Also it doesn't dye her skin or release dust. It makes good ledges for climbing too. It looks more natural to in my opinion

The bag that it comes in from ZOO-Med says that it can be used for animals to burrow in, which isn't true since it hardens like cement. You also can't put it on top of the UTH. I used repti-carpet then just built the hot hide over it.

The only thing I'd say when using it is that use molds that you don't
mind giving up since you can't take them out. Also its super messy when wet/damp. Gets everywhere.

Good luck!

[ajb28221]

I like it a lot, I've been looking into using this stuff for my Leo build and was wondering how it felt when dry, you said its rock hard? No flaking?

[l-i-z]

Basically, no flaking. Its does depend on how much moisture you use in the first place, you do have to ocassionally re-wet it since it will get old in places. I've had it for months without having to re-wet the clay though

[zelda]

Looks great!

[l-i-z]

Thanks guys! lol but i actually gotten a 20g long (i thinks) So instead of going out an buying more, i scrapped this project in hopes to start anew! I think it should be a bit better...

I think i may use styro-foam, to make the structures this time, then coat the tank bottom and foam with the excavator clay

[anichka20]

Can you tell me all the steps to use this clay? I would love to get it!!! alsoooo you said you can mold it then it dries..how would you get it out? I have never done this before!