I did change my substrate over to sand and I gotta say it is 100x better than paper towels. When the Beardie takes a dump it doesn't smell at all, and that's awesome for me because her cramp would stink up my entire second story of my house LOL. Everyday I take her out once during the day and spray some water in her mouth until she stops drinking and doesn't want any anymore. I also bathe her a few times a week, but I will start bathing her every other day.