ive heard alot of ppl say not to use sand if not sand then what? i would prefer not to use paper towel. and i really like the way the sand looks, but dont want to make the bugger sick either.
2006-12-19 09:53:29 · 7 answers · asked by eve 4 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
TO be honest I would suggest no sand!
I know the companies promote Calci-sand and similar products as 'much better' than normal sand but the gecko's can also eat that too. They sought out calcium in their diet and they do eat sand of that sort. I've had problems with my leo doing that and have seen some horrible pic's of others who became impacted!!
I would suggest using slate or tiles if you don't like the look of paper towels. Leo's do come from cave and rock habitats rather than sand so they would love it to hide in between the cracks and slate tiles are so easy to clean, just soak them in boiling water!!
2006-12-19 21:19:37 · answer #1 · answered by thatsjazz! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can use "Repti-Sand", or "Calci-Sand". They are both pre-treated, and work really well. What kind of Gecko do you have? Usually most people say not to use sand because some types are big, and can cause digestion problems if accidentally swallowed. Some types also are not pre-treated for parasites. I used both these brands at the pet store I worked at, and we never had any problems with either one. Both types come in different colors, both naturals and blues, greens, pink, orange etc.
2006-12-19 10:22:28 · answer #2 · answered by Rachel R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We bought this reptile stuff at Pet Smart for my gecko..it wasn't sand but it was still sand-like. It was blue, but I don't remeber what it was called. It was supposed to also be healthier for them.
2006-12-19 10:00:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i agree, do not use real ordinary sand. you can however buy something out there called Calci-Sand. it looks like sand but is made from calcium so they can digest it if they eat any by mistake. regular sand will cause bowel obstructions if eaten.
2006-12-19 10:56:27 · answer #4 · answered by adman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WHATEVER YOU DO DON'T USE ANYTHING BARK. GECKOS DON'T CHEW FOOD AND ANYTHING IN THERE MOUTH THE SWALLOW WHOLE. TRUST ME I JUST HAD A GECKO DIE LAST WEEK AND THIS IS WHAT VET SAID. HE WENT FOR A CRICKETS AND GOT A PIECE OF REPTILE BARK IN HIS STOMACH AND IT KILLED HIM CAUSE HE COULDN'T GET IT THROUGH HIS SYSTEM
2006-12-19 14:20:10 · answer #5 · answered by Mommyof3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
very confusing task. do a search from yahoo. that could actually help!
2014-11-25 22:23:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
challenging situation. look from yahoo or google. this will help!
2015-03-29 16:11:34 · answer #7 · answered by charles 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋