I am using a combanation of ground walnut and rocks. it looks realy cool, I was realy wanting a natural desert look. but now im having problems. My leo is not a good aimer when getting crix, and as a result he is unfurtanetly getting the ground walnut in his mouth every time he fails. So now I think im gonna need something new. please help me with suggestions on safe alternitives!! THANKS SO MUCH!!!
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2007-03-19 21:58:04 · 9 answers · asked by Charmed 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
geckos should not have any substrate that they can ingest. Safe substrates include : newpaper, butcher paper, indoor/outdoor carpet (no fray edges) . There are other things that you can use. Watch to make sure that your leo is still going to the bathroom, as he may get a blockage.
Good Luck
2007-03-20 02:32:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ground walnut shells are a very poor choice for gecko substrate. Some people have claimed that walnut shells have given their animals intestinal blockage sometimes leading to death.
Butcher paper or newspaper is clean.cheap & easy to change but looks like crap.
Artificial turfs are probably safe other than harboring wasted food, feces & bacteria. Not the easiest to clean properly.
I prefer to make my own out of combinations of soil, gravel & cypress mulch. Spot clean by diggin out any feces or other wastes & replacing the mix.
2007-03-20 11:54:03 · answer #2 · answered by hungryhart 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ground walnut is meant to be safe if ingested in small quantities. Repti-bark is a safe alternative too, and it tends to cut down on odor (I think it looks pretty nice too). Calcium sand looks nice, but can have serious health implications to the animal (even though it's marketed as 'edible & beneficial'). If you've given up on aesthetics, you could always just use black and white news paper in the terrarium, or consider using a separate container to feed the lizard in.
2007-03-20 05:35:00 · answer #3 · answered by tepidfaery 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I use calcium sand in all of my leopard gecko cages. I've been using it for 5 years and have never had a problem with it. It comes in many different colors and everything. I use ground walnut in all my mali uromastyx and skink cages. If you have any questions feel free to email me at brandibear1983@yahoo.com
2007-03-20 13:12:55 · answer #4 · answered by Brandi W 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sand is very safe for leopard geckos. I have one that i call Ding-A-Ling, who always misses his food and you can get sand that is safe for a leopard gecko, also it is small and will not clog their air ways. Hope this will help you. :)
2007-03-20 10:49:51 · answer #5 · answered by Firefly 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I use outdoor carpet, easy to clean and replace.
2007-03-21 21:10:15 · answer #6 · answered by yelriafs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could try reptile carpet or pellet stuff or newspaper change it everyday though for newspaper. i had pellet stuff for reptils for mine and they where fine dont use sand if tis to young may swallow or use wood chips
2007-03-20 16:31:34 · answer #7 · answered by devin s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i use cage carpet they seem to like it and its very safe and lasts awhile
2007-03-20 12:01:59 · answer #8 · answered by tiffany 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
reptile carpet it prevents impaction
2007-03-21 00:23:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋