I'm still trying to find a natural-looking substrate that is not loose and looks better than repticarpet or newspaper.

A solid piece that I can take out and clean is actually preferable for me to loose substrate as far as ease of cleaning, IMHO.

Is slate an option? Would the bearded dragon I'm considering getting in 5 or 6 months be OK on it? What about my current ball python? What about cement-covered foam like I have for my fake rock background as a floor? I figure it'd be smooth and easily cleaned and disinfected, but I don't know if the animals would hate it.

Thanks!
Jim