jpstod: My First Leopard Gecko

[jpstod]

I finally purchased my First Leopard Gecko





Housed in a 40 Gallon Breeder tank


Just Click on a picture to see more photos

[Nighsliv]

Looks nice, I have some with the same coloration.

[claymore]

Why does the tank have so much condensation in the second pic?

Leos don't need that much moisture...

Also be careful of the substrate that you are using, it could cause impaction if accidently swallowed.

[jpstod]

Originally Posted by claymore

Why does the tank have so much condensation in the second pic?

Leos don't need that much moisture...

Also be careful of the substrate that you are using, it could cause impaction if accidently swallowed.

It is wet because I misted the soil down to compact it and to get dust off the glass after I added it and to water the Gecko. The Gecko likes to burrow and the substrate holds its form.

When I mist the gecko likes to take a shower.

I have spoke with many breeders and not just heard from someone else who heard it from someone else about soils to use

[Nighsliv]

Speaking of substrate, what are you using? I'm looking for potential change for my geckos and if it hold for burrowing it would be ideal.

[jpstod]

Pavestone Paver Sand

[Nighsliv]

Did you screen it first or just straight from the bag?

[jpstod]

Straight from Bag then misted down

[froggsong]

What's the grain size like on that, jpstod? Is it fine and dusty or more coarse? It's definitely got a nice look to it.

@ claymore:
Impaction is a risk with ANY substrate. Those of us that choose to use more natural materials to achieve something closer to what the animal would be living in in nature just have to be sure we understand ALL the factors that cause impaction. Substrate is far from the only culprit and not the most common cause (chitin from bugs like mealworms and even crickets is the most common cause of impaction, NOT substrate). Most often, the folks that are so against sandy substrates because they have had impactions in the past are also those that feed lots of mealworms or mostly crickets, etc. Calcium absorption is also a factor in cases of impaction. Proper absorption of calcium aids in digestion, helping to move anything through the digestive tract that can't be used by the body. Also, alot of keepers that don't know better purchase calci-sand, since it is highly recommended in the pet stores. The animals eat it because they aren't getting enough calcium and get impacted. I guess what I'm saying is that substrate isn't the only factor, and with someone who keeps so many herps and is as knowledgeable as jpstod, it isn't necessary to point out that the sand is a problem, especially since it isn't always a problem.

[jpstod]

It is a course texture