Hopefully I did not discourage you (referring to you comment about a "POS carpet") From past experience it's cool to have a carpet in general. These guys change with every shed, and a higher end one is a lot more fun to watch!
Colin, Coastals aren't my favorite, that's not a secret. However, you know I won't put them down.
I do recommend a hide for a pet carpet. I think you'll notice he uses it as a perch rather than a hide more often. Unless digesting a meal.