I have heard that the indoor/outdoor carpet (astroturf, usually green, but does come in assorted colors) is not good for keeping Leos on because the fibers are like tiny little razors and can damage the feet and even remove toes. Then I hear people suggesting to use repti-carpet instead of sand and I saw some of this carpet at the pet store. Is this repti-carpet different from the indoor/outdoor carpet they sell at Home Depot? Is the repti-carpet safe for little leo toes?



I am asking specifically about the repti-carpet because I think it would be a more aesthetically pleasing choice when compared to paper towels. But after reading enough posts on this site I come to realize that the sand has got to go. So first, is the repti-carpet safe? Second, is there anything that looks better than paper towels good but is safe...the little leo likes the sunning rock I boiled and put in the tank, what if I covered the whole bottom of the enclosure with flat rocks and just used sand in between the cracks...would that be good or is that too much rough surfaces, etc?



I just want some substrate help so I can get out of the sand trap, and am currently leaning toward the carpet.



Brak

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