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Sand is the leading cause for impaction. Once the animal ingests sand, it can build up in the digestive tracks and the animal won't be able to pass it. Once impacted, most animals will not eat or drink due to the pain and this can lead to death. Most breeders do not reccomend loose substrates for this reason.
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Is sand bad for leopard geckos?
YES! Leopard geckos do not naturally live on sand and when they eat their food they lunge at it, eating some sand accidentally. This causes problems in the stomach which can lead to your leopard gecko dying.
How long does a panther gecko take to get use to its cage?
Its depends really, it could be any where from a few days to 1 or 2 weeks
Can you use a leopard gecko kit for a panther gecko?
The leopard gecko kit being sold at most pet stores usually consist of: A 10 Gallon tank Sand for substrate 2-3 Deco's 1 Hide 1waterbowl 1 food dish You can use it for a panther gecko because panther geckos are very adaptable and can be kept in a desert or a tropical set-up, but I reccomend a mix. What I would do is buy the kit and buy some eco earth to mix in with the sand and there you go panther gecko set up!
I own a leopard gecko What can I use as the flooring for his tank other than newspaper and sand?
For Leopard Geckos, you can use reptile carpet, tiles, and flat stones. Do not use sand for Leopard Geckos as they often accidentally ingest it and can get impacted.
Can i touch your leopard gecko or let it get use to its cage?
wait 2-3 weeks before picking it up. Only mess with the cage for food, water, and lighting. Let it get adjusted first :) good luck
Can you use sand for bearded dragon substrate?
I have no idea but good luck finding out! =P lol
Ant invastion in my geckos cage?
If you're dealing with an ant invasion in your gecko's cage, it's crucial to act quickly to protect your pet. Remove any uneaten food or organic material that might be attracting the ants, and clean the cage thoroughly. You can use ant barriers or traps around the outside of the cage, but avoid using harmful chemicals inside the enclosure. If the problem persists, consider relocating your gecko temporarily while you address the ant issue.
Can you use a regular light bulb in a leopard gecko cage?
No you have to use a heat lamp which looks like the kind you use outdors but distance to bottom and wattage are critical and found in most care guides.
What is the ideal cage size for a crested gecko?
A fully grown crested gecko requires a MINIMAL of 10 gallons of space. It is reccomended that keepers use a 20 gallon tank. Height is key when keeping crested geckos as they are a semi arboreal species of gecko that enjoy hanging 2-10 feet off the ground.
Is it a good idea to put sand in the bottom of my gerbil's cage and then fill it up with shavings because I know that gerbils are desert rodents and they would like sand.?
i suggest to use chinchila sand and put it in a box or a plastic bowl note: dont keep the bowl in the cage for too long
How do you use gecko in a sentence?
That gecko was pretty cool.
Can you use milk for calcium for your leopard gecko?
it is really simple all You need is a bowl u can get one by getting a paper cup and cutting the top off so u have about 1 inch left on the bottom u put calcium in it u can buy it from petsmart i reccomend rept cal no d3 d3 can hurt your pet but only enough calcium so u cant see the bottom.
