New Leopard Gecko

[Catherine]

Lots of people use the ground up cocoanut bark dry as substrate for lizards. I use it for the bearded dragon and the pine snakes. I mix it with moss for the lizards that need moisture. It is pretty cheep isn't it. I can get a big block for $20.00. It is very compressed and you soak it in water to open it up. I misjudged how much it would expand the first time I used it. I just wanted a layer on the bottom of the tank and instead it half filled the tank. I underestimated how compressed it was.

That is a good price for matting. Leopard Geckos probably like it. As you say, they don't burrow and it is comfortable for them to walk on.
Sand can be dangerous for some lizards and different kinds of sand work better than others. Good clean reptile sand in the fancy bags is very expensive. Jonathan's tank had over $100.00 worth of sand in it. The other beardie tank cost $5.00 to set up with the cocoanut bark. Have fun testing things out. Price and convenience do matter and so does the safety of your pet. In a pinch, you can use paper towels. I use them for temporary set ups and quarantines and any medical issues where I might need to change bedding daily.

Let me know how the coil works out. Is it on some kind of thermostat?