Substrate

Is Loose sand / play sand a Safe Substrate for Gargoyle Geckos?

Unsafe — avoid

Quick answer

No — Loose sand / play sand is rated "avoid" as an gargoyle gecko substrate. Impaction risk if ingested while hunting, and offers no benefit for a forest-floor species that never encounters open sand in the wild..

Impaction risk if ingested while hunting, and offers no benefit for a forest-floor species that never encounters open sand in the wild.