Gecko substrate

BlueMan02

New Member
Messages
3
Hello!
I can’t find the answer anywhere else, I’ve recently placed a lot of earth mix arid in my Leo tank for the substrate. It’s a nice big tank so I had to use a lot however I’ve noticed it’s very humid and I don’t have a separate tank, does anyone know if my leopard gecko will be okay in a plastic faunarium container the size of a shoebox for one night whilst the new substrate dehumidifies?
Thanks!
 

acpart

Geck-cessories
Staff member
Messages
15,232
Location
Somerville, MA
It shouldn't be a problem to keep your gecko there for a night. When I used to vend at reptile shows, I would keep my geckos in deli cups for close to 24 hours when I did the NY show from Boston, and everyone was fine.
Another option is possibly to bake the substrate and let it cool, or to let the gecko have a short period of higher humidity, kind of like a cage-wide humid hide for a night. It will be fine that way.

Aliza
 

BlueMan02

New Member
Messages
3
It shouldn't be a problem to keep your gecko there for a night. When I used to vend at reptile shows, I would keep my geckos in deli cups for close to 24 hours when I did the NY show from Boston, and everyone was fine.
Another option is possibly to bake the substrate and let it cool, or to let the gecko have a short period of higher humidity, kind of like a cage-wide humid hide for a night. It will be fine that way.

Aliza
Ah okay, I understand. Thanks! What do you mean by bake the substrate? As in putting it in the oven?
 

acpart

Geck-cessories
Staff member
Messages
15,232
Location
Somerville, MA
Yes, putting it in the oven. Maybe bake it for 20 minutes at 350F. That should kill any problem creatures.

Aliza
 

Visit our friends

Top