im not the one getting the leopard gecko,its for my sister.
so fake grass is good for the first year?
the geckos are about 4" right now.
and why do they sell sand thats digestable if its not suggested you use it
because of impaction?

-cassie

Julie Bergman wrote:

> Hi Cassie,
>
> There is a good FAQ on leopards on my website. I do NOT recommend sand
> for beginners and/or young leos. There is too much risk for substrate
> ingestion. You should stick to non-ingestible substrates at least for
> the first year until you become familiar with the care of the gecko. A
> good alternative is the Repticage carpet by Zoomed or cut your own at
> Home Depot.
>
> The biggest beginner mistake is not having good info to start with. Get
> the Leopard Gecko Manual and keep reading it over and over again until
> things become clear in your mind. Also get Lyle Puente's book - where do
> you get it Lyle?
>
> Julie Bergman

--
Cassie Schilliger
White Iguana Reptile Rescue Advisor - Salamanders,Southern Alligator
Lizards,Western Fence Lizards
White Iguana Reptile Rescue - Reptile Adoption Coordinator, So. California


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