Substrate!

Choosing a substrate for you leopard gecko can be partially difficult, due to the fact that everyone has

 there own opinion on what you should use for the safety of your gecko. Therefore here's a list and

reasoning's.

Sand - This is the most debated topic to reptile keepers. Although sand looks more natural, it can cause problems, such as impaction. Impaction simply means that your leopard gecko has eaten some of that sand and cannot digest this. Therefore I'd recommend if you decide to use sand for your gecko to feed in a separate area (on a flat surface) where he could only eat his food. Also, keep in mind, that the water must all be cleaned if any sand gets inside the water dish, and as long as there is proper heating (basking and under tank heater), and humidity level, your leopard gecko should be perfectly fine on this substrate.

Slate Rocks - Slate rocks are very natural looking and can add beauty to your leopard geckos environment. As this is more of a decor item, I would suggest placing these on top of your sand substrate to avoid impaction further.

Paper Towels or Paper - These are useful items but would need to be changed everyday and are not very stylish. When getting a juvenile gecko this would be ok for him.

Reptile Carpet - Easy to clean, stylish, and solves your problem for impaction! Reptile Carpet is awesome for your leopard gecko! Just be careful of small threads that could wrap around your gecko or if he ingests it.

Things to AVOID!

Wood chips, wood shavings, corn cob, walnut shells, and gravel are not good for your gecko!!!

I recommend calcium sand. I've never had problems with this sand as long as your geckos are being taken care of properly.