Quote Originally Posted by Ringo
im still kind of questioning the reptile sand. i know everyone says absolutely not to use it but i went to a pet store the other day and noticed they were using sand for all of their lizards. I asked them about it since everyone on here says not to use it and they said we have been using it for a long time and have never had any problems with it.
It's all about risk mitigation. I know a lot of people who's kids have never gulped down a bottle of bleach but we still keep safety locks on our cabinets here at our house. By using a loose substrate you increase the chances of ingestion and possible impaction. Ultimately, the choice is yours but how will you feel if you lose a gecko because you wanted a "cool looking" tank with sand as a substrate?