Hi, so I recently read about sand substrate and impaction and stuff, so I'm replacing my substrate. What would you suggest? I'd appreciate a quick response because I'm passing a very large pet store as my local one doesnt have as much supplies.
Tile and non-adhesive, solid rubber shelf liner are my top choices. You can get these at any hardware store like Lowe's or Home Depot. You can check out this thread for some examples: http://reptileboards.com/threads/beardie-substrate-101.64836/
Hey, tiles work great or anything flat with no loose particles, because leopard geckos are clumsy eaters or swallow sand on purpose. Though I use carpet (must be a flat carpet), but that's just because it's too difficult for me to obtain tiles at the moment.
i've ordered some cork sheeting on a roll that's usually used for model railway setups placemets notice boards etc - its only 2mm thick and can be cut to size. I'm hoping this is going to be okay over the UTH in my wooden viv.
Cork would do very well as a substrate, I've been thinking about changing over one of my tanks to cork for a while actually.... pictures when you install it please!
Heres the layout so far Lauren I'm well pleased with it - the bits of white are kitchen roll as I don't know where Toby will poop. I didn't think it would work that well as it's supposedly an insulator? Yet it does really warm up. I have used 2 layers over the UTH. I would think you'd have to be careful not to get it wet but then it's so cheap it's easily replaceable. l
Actually one of the good things about cork is that it's incredibly water resistant. That's why they use it in wine bottles Look awesome!!!
