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I am absolutely new to geckos and I want to try to get one. How do I take care of it? I really have no idea so I need to know everything
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Sorry stan.
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I don't really understand the part about the substrate. Is it used to cover the floor of the enclosure? BTW, thanks for the replies!
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thekooliest
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Yup.
Substrate is a name for the bottom of the tank.
A lot of unknowingly people use sand because it looks better.
But Leopard Geckos are one of some reptiles who will eat the sand, choke and die (impaction). A lot of other loose substrates (wood chips, calci sand, those thinks you buy) will cause the same things. There is a big argument with sand and leopard geckos, so people recommend three things.
Tile
Paper Towel
Repti Carpet
Tile is my favorite, nice and cheap, a one time purchase, and easy to clean.
Paper towel is the most common one, but you have to keep buying paper towels.
Repti Carpet is a less common alternative, which I don't like because I have heard cases of geckos toes getting stuck in it.
That is a basic overview.
PM me for more, Sam.
Substrate is a name for the bottom of the tank.
A lot of unknowingly people use sand because it looks better.
But Leopard Geckos are one of some reptiles who will eat the sand, choke and die (impaction). A lot of other loose substrates (wood chips, calci sand, those thinks you buy) will cause the same things. There is a big argument with sand and leopard geckos, so people recommend three things.
Tile
Paper Towel
Repti Carpet
Tile is my favorite, nice and cheap, a one time purchase, and easy to clean.
Paper towel is the most common one, but you have to keep buying paper towels.
Repti Carpet is a less common alternative, which I don't like because I have heard cases of geckos toes getting stuck in it.
That is a basic overview.
PM me for more, Sam.
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