Impaction in pet reptiles like leopard geckos and bearded dragons is often associated with the use of loose substrate in their vivarium, such as sand. However, loose substrate is a normal component of an ideal reptile vivarium. Most experts would say that a loose substrate would not pose a risk to a healthy reptile as long as the correct husbandry is maintained at all times. This includes maintaining the right temperatures, ensuring that the reptile receives appropriate amounts of vitamin D, and sufficient hydration. A reptile can become compromised and become prone to impaction when there is a problem in one or several aspects of husbandry. Aside from a loose substrate, a compromised reptile can become impacted by the ingestion of paper towels or insect chitin from their prey food. It should be noted however that impaction is merely a symptom of an underlying problem and not the root cause. Thus, even if you choose to remove the loose substrate from the reptile’s vivarium, you are merely masking the real problem.
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