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It does make a difference if you're planning a leopard gecko enclosure or an arboreal gecko enclosure (crested gecko, gargoyle gecko etc). The arboreal geckos won't be spending that much time on the substrate and their enclosure will be a lot wetter. Here are some articles from Gecko Time...

Glad that things are better than you thought they were going to be. Aliza

For a leopard gecko? Possibly succulents in pots that you could remove and water when needed. Aliza

It can sometimes be heavy, it gets muddy when wet and it may have stuff in it that you don't want in your tank, though I don't worry that much about that. It's mostly the weight and the muddiness. Aliza

Cute gecko! Aliza

That's a lovely habitat for a leopard gecko but note that this poster is getting a gargoyle gecko, Aliza

I see no sign that it's a boy! Aliza

Here's an article written awhile ago by someone who had a very successful leopard gecko bioactive enclosure. I'm also including a link to the previous article where she discusses the leopard gecko's native habitat...

I don't think so, Aliza

I responded to your other post. I forgot to mention that I actually don't use a thermometer or hygrometer. I mist every night and my house is comfortable for humans even in the winter, so I don't worry about humidity and heat. Aliza

Congrats on your gargoyle gecko plans. You can use the substrate you're planning on. An easier alternative is to get the substrate that doesn't require a drainage layer from Joshsfrogs.com. If you have trouble finding it, send them an email; they're very responsive. I have the traditional...

If the toe gets necrotic (dead with no circulation) it will likely fall off on its own. I don't think you'll need a vet for this, Aliza

It's possible that the pinkish ovals on either side of the lower belly is a sign of eggs. You should know either way within 2 weeks. Aliza

Unless you're completely monochrome (and even in that case), it's a question of contrast between the color of the belly (white) and other things that look a little different.f Aliza

I agree that this is a bit extreme for a gecko with the history you described. I don't know that the vet is deliberately fleecing you (and I have no way to know). I have found that some people, including medical professionals, are overly cautious and thorough. In my opinion, if you're not...