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[MantidLord]

Slate works as a good substrate. When I had them I had pieces of slate tile cut to fit the bottom of the tank. It looks good too. I had a shallow dish in there and they used it as a sort of litter box.

Okay, I'll have to look that up. Thanks. So is it easy to figure out where they decide the litter box is? Or do I have to place a shallow dish on all four corners until they choose one?

 

[Rick]

Okay, I'll have to look that up. Thanks. So is it easy to figure out where they decide the litter box is? Or do I have to place a shallow dish on all four corners until they choose one?

I dont' know if that is typical behavior or not really. They kept going in the same corner so I put the dish there and they went in it instead. Made cleaning up easy.

 

[3.1415926]

Thanks, I read that lights would stress them out, so it's better to get a red light. I'll definitely use a wet towel if it does the same job and is disposable. I take it the gecko will lick the calcium powder at times?

Lights are only on for 12 hours in the waking period. When the gecko sleeps. Dont use the light for the first few weeks though.

 

[3.1415926]

If you hate replacing subtrate and want to scoop it us use carefresh as a subtrate. I say above 5 inches is the safest size for the subtrate.

 

[MantidLord]

Okay Rick, I'll just have to wait and see where they go before I make my move. I have read however that it is typical for them to go in one corner (better than my beardie that went wherever he pleased).

10dor1fro32 thanks. I was under the impression that the light was to be used at night when the gecko is active. I guess not. If the heat pad is warm enough for the vivarium, is there any need for me to get a bulb? I'll probably just get one in case though. And about the carefresh: I read that it can get really dusty and smell bad if wet, but other than that it's great. I don't know, I guess I'll just have to try out the different types until I find what's right for me and the gecko. This will be my first time using a substrate other than sand and soil for a lizard. I think once I get the "potty training" down, that'll make it a heck of a lot easier.

 

[mantidsandgeckos]

They normally poo in only one corner :lol: you can like put something flat there and just clean it when there is poo on it.Yes they will lick the calcium, i saw them do it before :mellow:

 

[MantidLord]

They normally poo in only one corner :lol: you can like put something flat there and just clean it when there is poo on it.Yes they will lick the calcium, i saw them do it before :mellow:

Okay, will do. Thanks for all the help

 

[3.1415926]

In my area a heat mats are not sufficent in the winter months. In the summer both are off.

I have no problems with care fresh, in fact it helps soak up water spilled from a water bowl.

 

[mantidsandgeckos]

Well i dont know what care fresh is, never seen it here. But i just use paper towels lol

 

[3.1415926]

http://www.carefresh.com/

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=carefresh