Interestingly this reptile s native habitat doesn t have a lot of sand.
Can you use reptile carpet for leopard gecko.
Lots of people have used reptile carpet with leos.
They are also cheap as well.
To learn more about which substrates to use and which to avoid.
To get loose bagged substrate like this 10 quart fluker s loose coconut bedding for reptiles.
Go with the calcium sand that.
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.
It is commercially available easy to clean and designed specifically for reptiles.
Yes you can use the carpet.
Leopard gecko substrate option 3.
They are easy to use and easy to clean.
If you ever use sand be careful of impaction.
This means that it is soft enough not to scrape.
You can use sand sifted and washed play sand none of that calcium sand stuff but only for adults.
Its safe and simple to use but many have found that it really holds smells and begins to stink after a short time.
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Reptile carpet reptile carpets are more popularly used for flooring leopard gecko terrariums.
I prefer reptile carpet but newspaper is also a good choice.
You can also use paper towels if you re working on a tight budget.
The best substrate for leopard geckos is either reptile carpet excavator clay or coconut husks.
Beginner leopard gecko owners will often scour the net for answers on choosing a substrate.
If you re still opting for coconut coir make sure that you get a brand that is made out of organically grown coconut and ideally intended for use in reptile and amphibian tanks.
You will usually have two choices.
Choosing the wrong kind however can directly affect the health of your reptile.
Don t use anything loose ever for a smaller leopard gecko.
But all of these conveniences come at a cost.
Spot clean daily remove fecal matter wash according to directions on package approx.
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.