moist hide

[Master_Lazell]

So I was thinking about switching to some sand for my gecko now that he is larger, but I read that moist sand can be bad for the geckos respitory system. How or what do I use to line the bottom of the moist hide to keep it moist? I always used toilet paper before as I find that it stays absorbant longest. That will get the sand under it wet though... anybody????

And please, ive already read about the risks of sand and will watch, but have read that there are successful cases of sand in cages. I have made a conscious decision to try it, please dont start a debate in this thread.

 

[LizMarie]

It shouldn't get the sand wet if it's an enclosed hide with a top, bottom and sides with just a small opening. What kind of "humid hide" are you using?

I personally use Coconut Fiber because in my experience it stayed moist longer than paper towels.

 

[Master_Lazell]

Well along with the sand I was gonna get some of those half logs that are hollowed out, which have no bottom to though, just top and sides. I was referring to that. If its not possible I could just use the tupperware ive been using but its so ugly

 

[LizMarie]

Well along with the sand I was gonna get some of those half logs that are hollowed out, which have no bottom to though, just top and sides. I was referring to that. If its not possible I could just use the tupperware ive been using but its so ugly

I would suggest the tupperware because the half log won't hold humidity and while definitely wet the sand. Maybe you can purchase a RepiShelter (I think that's what it's called most people that use them seem to love them. I personally use a butter container that I covered it in some deco sand so it doesn't stick out like a sore thumb.

It's not perfect but it works for now. I plan to make another one.

 

[Master_Lazell]

Thanks alot Thats all I needed to know :main_thumbsup:

 

[t04jas]

The repti-shelter from Zoo Med (as mentioned by LizMarie) or the medium snake cave from Exo Terra work well as moist hides, I'm using the Exo Terra right now as Zoo Med products are scarce here.

 

[Bellalee]

If you have an open bottomed container.. there will be no way that moisture is kept in there because there is microscopic holes in the sand with the air can get out.. also if you just place a container even on tile.. If you have an enclosed container the moisture will condensate on the tub saturating the sides.. keeping the moisture in.. it's an equilibirum..

But yes a close container with a hole for the gecko to in would be best.

 

[Gonser]

The repti-shelter from Zoo Med (as mentioned by LizMarie) or the medium snake cave from Exo Terra work well as moist hides, I'm using the Exo Terra right now as Zoo Med products are scarce here.

The repti-shelter comes in 3 sizes. Is the medium the right size for leos?

 

[Master_Lazell]

here is what I have now.... still in progress

So this is what I have still far, its a work in progress because I still need to get a nice calcium dish to fit the cage tomorrow, and a moist hide too. I put a red light on top so I could see better and it looks very nice. Cleo seems to come out more too and hang out under the light, guess he likes the heat coming from it, but it cant be much. It is a 25 watt red party light I got from walmart.