There are so many different varieties available on the market.
Can you use reptile carpet for leopard gecko.
Yes you can use the carpet.
Spot clean daily remove fecal matter wash according to directions on package approx.
To get loose bagged substrate like this 10 quart fluker s loose coconut bedding for reptiles.
This means that it is soft enough not to scrape.
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I prefer reptile carpet but newspaper is also a good choice.
They are easy to use and easy to clean.
The types of bedding you should not use for a leopard gecko first up in our list of substrates to avoid using in a leopard gecko s terrarium is sand.
Reptile carpet reptile carpet is perhaps the easiest substrate.
If you ever use sand be careful of impaction.
First of all they.
Interestingly this reptile s native habitat doesn t have a lot of sand.
It s a lot healthier for the gecko then calcium sand and its a lot easier to clean it up and it doesn t smell bad at all.
Reptile carpet reptile carpets are more popularly used for flooring leopard gecko terrariums.
Don t use anything loose ever for a smaller leopard gecko.
Its safe and simple to use but many have found that it really holds smells and begins to stink after a short time.
It is commercially available easy to clean and designed specifically for reptiles.
Lots of people have used reptile carpet with leos.
Beginner leopard gecko owners will often scour the net for answers on choosing a substrate.
The best substrate for leopard geckos is either reptile carpet excavator clay or coconut husks.
They are also cheap as well.
You will usually have two choices.
Go with the calcium sand that.
If you take a hot iron and give your reptile carpet a quick one over it can help eliminate the fiber curls and reduce the risk of your gecko s toes getting caught up.
To learn more about which substrates to use and which to avoid.
But all of these conveniences come at a cost.
You can also use paper towels if you re working on a tight budget.
Choosing the wrong kind however can directly affect the health of your reptile.