Lets see some natural setup pics

[Swampwalker]

After the debate on not using sand as a substrate, I'd really like to see some pics of everones setups. I want tocreate a natural display for my first Leopard.

[Rich]

Hello,
Here is a pic of one of my leo enclosures. That isn't sand and yes the cacti are real!

http://www.ssnakess.com/photopost/data/500/2833no_sand.jpg

[meow_mix450]

o wow thats very kool

[Rich]

Hello,
Thanks!

[Alicewave]

Here's an example of my setup using ceramic tile:

http://www.ssnakess.com/photopost/data/500/949dcp_1556.jpg

[Rich]

Hello,
Nice enclosure! How well do the geckos nails adhere to the surface? Do they slip at all?

[peregrinefalcon]

http://groups.msn.com/theplatedlizardburrow/leopardgeckos.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=279

Here is mine, I plan on putting in some more slate to cover the bottom a bit more. The cage itself is 5'x2.5'.

Adam

[J-Man]

holy crap peregyphin whatever! that's a nice set-up

[Alicewave]

They don't slip at all. I just made sure to get a slate tile that doesn't have the shiny coated surface. The texture is that of a really flat rock. They do really well on it.

This picture shows the texture and color of the slate in a little more detail. They are made by some Italian company and can be found at home depot for 2 dollars american for each 12"x12" square.

http://www.ssnakess.com/photopost/data/500/949dcp_1551.jpg

[crazyboy]

rich what substrate is that

[Rich]

Hello,
It is actually a cloth. I went to a local fabric store and found this material. It resembles denim but has a very soft texture to it. there are no frayed edges because it has 6 inches wrapped underneath itself. It also doesn't cause the geckos nails to become stuck which is what i was first worried about. when they want to dig, they use the moist hide. It works well, is easy to clean, and isn't an impaction problem.

[crazyboy]

ok thanks because it actually looks like sand i knew it wasn't but was just wonderin

[drewlowe]

http://ssnakess.com/photopost/data/500/1695elektra_s_tank5_web_format.jpg

thats my slate enclosure for elektra.


this pic is of the colony enclosure but it will soon be changed around and i will have pics up when i'm finished doing it. but right now it does look alittle diferent then this i have added a few plastic plants i just don't have a newer pic.

http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0VwDJUu8bBewgxmuzPFTaqL5Qi388WJT91PPTFFt19y6GowJOt DkUyDcA0qmG50mnuBn0

[Clownfishie]

Alice -- how do you clean the slate? Do you find it fairly easy to clean?

I've got pics of some of my enclosures on my site here: http://www.geocities.com/geckohaven/tanks.html

Although as my collection has grown, I must admit that I've switched over to using newspaper for substrate for ease of cleaning, even if it doesn't look all that pretty ;)