2007-02-28 19:07:31 · 8 answers · asked by aristocrat1.0@sbcglobal.net 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Repti bark is not recommended for these reptiles. They tend to lock moisture in and can grow mold and fungus. If the gecko is under 6 inches long (including tail) you should keep it on cage carpet to avoid impaction from eating sand or bark. If it is a full-grown leopard gecko, stick with sand. These guys prefer a drier environment. Provide a little wet moss in one part of the tank to act as a moist retreat from the heat (be sure to keep it wet, but not dripping wet). Hope this helps!
2007-03-01 09:07:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can. However, I have found that the larger piece of bark tend to slide around and such and it stresses the gecko out to walk on it.
In the wild, however, they live in sandy areas. If you can find a dust-free reptile sand, that would work. A fine coral sand wouldn't be bad either, because they actually get some calcium from it when they accidentally ingest it. Sand really doesn't hurt them in the small quantities they ingest.
That plastic carpet stuff also works pretty well with a leopard gecko, even though it is far from natural.
2007-02-28 19:22:43 · answer #2 · answered by Geoffrey J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reptile Bark
2016-12-10 19:21:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, Repti-bark is seen a loose substrate. loose substrates pose the possibility of impaction, eye infections, mould infestations, attracts mites, etc. different loose substrate are coco fiber, sand, etc the suited substrates you ought to use that are the least perplexing to bathe, and are maximum secure on your leopard gecko are paper towels, newspaper, Non adhesive shelf liner, Reptile carpet.
2016-11-26 21:36:29 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not recommend it. I also do not recommend sand (even calci-sand) as even that can cause impaction. Sand is a very debated topic, but it caused mouth rot in my leo so I took him off. A good substrate is repticarpet or slate tiles. You can also use paper towels (they aren't the prettiest, but they are easy to change out and are cheap).
2007-03-01 16:03:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can, but its better if you use the reptile sand. they like it much better and make sure your gecko has some hiding spots.
2007-03-01 06:04:31 · answer #6 · answered by dasancho805 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would use reptile carpet to prevent impaction.
2007-03-02 11:58:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can if made for reptiles
2007-03-04 07:12:38 · answer #8 · answered by JENNIFER H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋