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Coco Fiber?

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  • 12-26-2010, 09:23 PM
    CoolioTiffany
    Coco Fiber?
    I've got an adult Carrot Tail Leopard gecko and he's currently in a 15gal. tank with paper towels as a substrate.

    I dislike solid substrates, even though they are simple and easy. I'm a fan of loose substrate, so I just bought some Coco Fiber for my tarantulas, Emperor scorpion, and my White's Tree frog.

    I've seen people use Coco Fiber before. So since I just bought a new brick, I've come to ask if I can use this substrate for my Leo.:P

    Thanks!

    /Tiffany
  • 12-26-2010, 09:37 PM
    CoolioTiffany
    Re: Coco Fiber?
    Actually it says Coco Husk on the package, my bad:P
  • 12-27-2010, 12:36 AM
    Clementine_3
    Re: Coco Fiber?
    I am not a fan of loose anything for Leo's.
    Tile and paper towel may not look good to you but it's safe for them. I know folks will disagree but, for my guys, it's solid substrate all the way.

    I do use coconut coir for my tortoise though :)
  • 12-28-2010, 07:51 PM
    KelliH
    Not a good idea. Leopard geckos are not good candidates for loose substrates in captivity. Better to keep the paper towel, or if you want something a little nicer try tile.
  • 12-28-2010, 07:56 PM
    RichsBallPythons
    I gave you the answer you needed last night Tiff. :confused:

    With geckos loose bedding is a no no due to their habits of eating off the ground, and easily get impacted.
  • 12-28-2010, 09:45 PM
    emmet10
    I use cage carpet
  • 01-29-2011, 03:51 PM
    bassistjon112
    Ive used exo terra plantation soil for awhile for my geckos and have never had a problem. I think the dirt just passes right through them. Cleaning is pain but is made easier with a kitty litter scooper.

    If you have cocohusk, just make sure its the really fine stuff.
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