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I used to use calci-sand,but I switched over to play sand,which not only appears a great deal more efficent,(It's not as powder-like so it doesn't go up Freckles' nose.)But,I don't feed her in her cage,just to be safe.
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Not feeding them in there cage is another good idea, also they'll usually tame down faster if they think that they'll be feed once you pick them up.
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You could use the Zoo med burrowing clay. I've heard that stuff is excellent.
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The "excavator clay" or whatever its called is supposed to be nasty stuff. I personally havn't used it but I've heard from a reliable source that it is a huge pain in the rear end...once its dries its as hard as a rock (imagine trying to change that substrate!).
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There is a new fine ground Calci-sand from I think it was Zoo med.
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the excavator sand is a pain in the a** i made the mistake of buying it and it took me an hour to get it out and i had to use a hose and turn the water all the way up
my familylizzzzz[leopard gecko] joseph[leopard gecko] rico[ball python] 
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Calci-Sand being crap is not just an Internet rumor. I used to use it, it clumps like Play Dough when it gets wet. Now, imagine for a second, a big clumpy glob trying to pass through your Leo's intestines, it's not going to. That clay stuff is the same way, it's clay, it packs together and it's not going to pass through your Leo's intestines. Either way, causing a serious impaction when enough of either one is consumed.
If you use ANY loose substrate at ALL, use Washed and Sifted Playsand. In the end, it's more expensive than Tile though. Leo's spend most of their lives in Rocky areas not Sandy areas. :-)
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ok. i use the calci sand and i havent had any problems with it. also the sand isn't supposed to get wet.
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same here. i use it also. Cali-sand is the best
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I've used play sand from Home Depot for my bearded dragons and a Mali Uromastyx for years and never had a single problem. I don't understand the negative connotations that go along with using sand as substrate. That being said, Leopard Geckos are completely different from the two species I mentioned and I have never cared for one.
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