Can I use Tile and Sand

zio_Drago

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I recently put tile into My Leo`s Terrarium. There was a hole in the middle so I filled it with Sand. I used a Hide with a bottom to cover the Hole. My Leo has pushed the 2 pound Hide out of the way just to lay on the sand. Is this okay?

I am thinking about redoing the Substrate so it is half tile 1/4 sand. Could it work?

I don't want to hear any of this Bovine Excrement. "you should never use sand". "Sand Kills Leos." I know some people do it just fine.

Also what can I put in so he can climb?

If anyone could help me it would be appreciated. :biggrin:​
 
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DrenneRvc

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I've heard that using half and half substrate is just fine! Use the tile for the heated side as it retains heat well, and use the sand for the cool side. Make sure its very fine sand, just incase he grabs a bit while trying to eat, he can still pass it.
 

Mardy

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Sounds like you've made up your mind prior to posting, which begs the question, why ask if you don't want to hear other people's opinions? If the purpose of tiles is to reduce impaction risk, then why bother having half & half? You either want to reduce impaction risk, or you don't.

As for people having success with sand, sure, there are people who have success raising a gecko on sand. But there are also people who have had their geckos die due to impaction caused by sand. What I can tell you for sure is that there have *not* been people who have had their geckos die due to impaction caused by tiles. If that's the risk you're willing to take with your pet, then by all means, have at it. They are your pets.
 
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