I don't recommend loose substrates for smaller geckos, which are typically the ones who have shedding problems. I recently tried using coconut hust as a substrate for about half of my geckos and noticed a lot of the smaller ones getting relatively large chunks stuck in their mouths. Best case scenario, they were done eating for the night...worst case, I've had to pull it out of their mouths manually after watching them shake their heads violently in an attempt to clear the debris from their mouths. I have friends who've used peat and actually lost babies due to choking on it.

Just an FYI,

Anthony


>>i prefer using 1-2 inches of eco earth. i tried using the sterilite containers with tons of holes melted in and had too high of humidity with only spraying once a day. so i made these and keep the eco earth in there, the top is aluminum screen.
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www.ACreptiles.com

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