Tile Substrate Question

[reptile_fan_chris]

Hi all,

I am going to use tile as my substrate, my question is can I put a layer of sand under the tiles? I am thinking of using the sand to add a hill on one side of the enclosure, and having 6x6 tiles over the whole thing so isn't just a flat surface. Has anyone tried this or have any opinion about this idea?

 

[Josh]

The problem with sand is ingestion and impaction. It's hard to keep your beardie from swallowing sand. Once he does it can get stuck in his gut.

 

[LittleMerlin]

What I did with Merlin's tank, my gecko, was put paper towels under the tile. When I clean the tank, I change the paper towels out so it doesn't get moldy or anything like that.