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I know I (and everyone else) have already asked this but I am getting my leopard gecko soon and need to know what is the best natural looking substrate. I was going to get repticarpet but I thought its claws might get caught. I was told by the individual who is selling me the gecko that he uses calci or reptisand for older geckos and has never had any problems. So its a toss up between slate, carpet, and sand. Thank you to anyone who replies.

i use repticarpet and never have had a problem with there claws geting stuck in it.. i have also used repticarpet on larger lizards like water dragons.. for years and never had such a problem.. but i have noticed that when my leo misses her prey and bites the carpet by mistake.. her teeth or mouth get stuck on it for a second .. it really isn't a big issue but something to think about..

alissa

If you are worried about Repticarpet then I would go with slate or tiles as you best choice. I know lots of breeders use sand without problems but in my opinion why chance it. I'd rather be safe and stay away from sand.

>>I know I (and everyone else) have already asked this but I am getting my leopard gecko soon and need to know what is the best natural looking substrate. I was going to get repticarpet but I thought its claws might get caught. I was told by the individual who is selling me the gecko that he uses calci or reptisand for older geckos and has never had any problems. So its a toss up between slate, carpet, and sand. Thank you to anyone who replies.
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slate tile is probally your best bet. I have used calci-sand with adults and never had a problem but believe me it is a pain. It is hard to keep clean and after a while it really starts to smell. It is expensive to replace every 3 weeks to a month. I still do not think it the best for juvenile leos though I have seen too many of them eat it for no reason actually.
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