Repti-carpet

[asherah]

My cage that I have is 3x2x2. Can I get repti-carpet to fit it ? I haven't been able to find any in 3x2 lengths. I do'nt want to have to buy multiple packages it will be expensive.

Thanks alot
asherah

 

[Saphira]

I am not sure on size...however it washes easily if you need to buy several different pieces.

 

[asherah]

ok I was looking at lowest and found this

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=235890-34692-G3RS19&lpage=none

I was told my cage is 3x2x2 so this should work with 6 tiles right ?

Thanks
asherah

 

[VampyricAngelX]

I had a problem finding some that would fit my 15 gallon so I just bought one for a 20 gallon and cut it down to size. So try getting a size bigger that what you need and just cut it down. Repti-carpet never seems to expensive at the places I see it at, and it's nice to have at least 2 of them so you can switch one out while you wash the other.

 

[Crasher_Insane]

Even if it doesn't I've heard places like Lowes and Home Depot will cut it for you. Bear in mind to measure the inside of your tank down to 1/8 of an inch. This will give you the most accurate fit. And I'd buy extra of the same tiles, in case you break one accidentally.

 

[Adinar]

Even if it doesn't I've heard places like Lowes and Home Depot will cut it for you. Bear in mind to measure the inside of your tank down to 1/8 of an inch. This will give you the most accurate fit. And I'd buy extra of the same tiles, in case you break one accidentally.

Home Depot might, but I know the Lowe's I work for doesn't do tile. They're kind of cheap like that and make the customers buy tile cutters. But they do glass, plexiglass, and lumber.

 

[asherah]

ok so i measured inside my cage & its 22.5 x 34.5 so no as big as i thought. maybe i will just get the vinyl tiles so i can cut them. i dunno.
asherah

 

[Geckonut]

Zilla is the only one that makes reptile carpet in 18" widths as far as I know. You will have to piece it together. Use a good quality packing tape on the back side to hold the seam tightly together (don't have the seam on the hot side) and it should not separate.

As for the defectorium in the corner, I cut a corner of a paper towel and place it on the carpet in their corner and they poop on the paper towel corner every time! Works great and keeps your carpet from getting stinky over time. These are VERY clean animals!!!

 

[Gonser]

I much prefer the carpet to tile...reason being I think if I were the gecko and would be sitting on a surface 24/7 for many years, I 'd rather have the comfort of something soft rather than hard. So I put myself in the animals' place!

The tile idea is great and nice and cheap, but think about the gecko and you'll see what I mean.
Now, if you put paper towels over the tile that is better. I also feel heating is more even and comfortable on carpet.

The downside of carpet is if you have geckos that aggressively strike crickets their teeth can get caught on the carpet momentarily, but I've never seen it be a big deal. Sand sucks.

 

[ej4me25]

haha I feel the exact opposite, I used to have carpet and my gecko would always get his toes stuck in it and his mouth when he went for those crickets. not too mention taking everything out of his tank to get the carpet out to clean. So I thought if it was me I would rather have some nice lime/sandstone tiles since they do love rocky hilly terrain naturally and now my floor temp does not exceed 95 degrees anymore as those carpets are pretty thin...and my tank does not look like a putt putt course anymore!!!

 

[little98dime]

I have to agree with the tiles. I use 1/8 inch thick slate tiles (very thick for a gecko tank I know) and they are perfect. temps stay at a nice even 95 on the hot side and around 85 on the cold side. and OMG is it easy to clean. You can also buy the small tile pieces and make tons of configurations for hides on the cheap. best thing about them is they retain heat/cold so well.

 

[Spots]

Haven't used tiles yet but I agree witht he problems of carpet. My gecko always gets her teeth stuck in it when they pounces on the crickets. It's sad to watch. But I also agree that it's softer and the gecko won't slide on it like tile (I'm assuming that tile has a smooth surface like glass which makes the gecko slide a bit?) Anyways, yes, if you get carpet, get two of them so you can swap. Does anyone know what to clean the carpets with? Besides the stuff made by the same company that sells the carpet?

 

[little98dime]

If you use slate that is rough then they don't slide around.
Plus it helps keep their claws trimmed up and not so sharp.

 

[marineman26]

haha I feel the exact opposite, I used to have carpet and my gecko would always get his toes stuck in it and his mouth when he went for those crickets. not too mention taking everything out of his tank to get the carpet out to clean. So I thought if it was me I would rather have some nice lime/sandstone tiles since they do love rocky hilly terrain naturally and now my floor temp does not exceed 95 degrees anymore as those carpets are pretty thin...and my tank does not look like a putt putt course anymore!!!

yeah I agree with you plus to me in the wild leos would lay on some hard surfaces in the wild. I had the same problem with that reptile carpet my leos got there mouth stuck and there claws

 

[Holly12]

My girls are on reptile carpet and I never had a problum with thier toes or teeth geting stuck on the carpet I use it all cuz it is much safer for them tile is too that way they don't become impacted like they would with sand.

 

[chachasushi]

I use reptile carpet as well, but I'm not the biggest fan of the way it looks...

 

[geckogirl2]

I use repti-carpet (it's green, but it also comes in gray and tan). It looks pretty good in the tank with the geckos. And its really easy to clean; I just take it out and put it in the washing machine. Personally, I like it.

 

[stellascura420]

I use tile that is kinda like the color and texture of brick so it goes well with my desert-ish theme. It holds and distributes the heat pretty well too and it's really easy to keep clean. My uncle does carpet and tile so he gave me a case of 28 6x6 tiles for free and trimmed them for me so I don't know how much all that would cost at a hardware store.

 

[g3ckosr4me]

I had a problem finding some that would fit my 15 gallon so I just bought one for a 20 gallon and cut it down to size. So try getting a size bigger that what you need and just cut it down. Repti-carpet never seems to expensive at the places I see it at, and it's nice to have at least 2 of them so you can switch one out while you wash the other.

:main_yes:me too

 

[Leo Morpher]

haha I feel the exact opposite, I used to have carpet and my gecko would always get his toes stuck in it and his mouth when he went for those crickets. not too mention taking everything out of his tank to get the carpet out to clean. So I thought if it was me I would rather have some nice lime/sandstone tiles since they do love rocky hilly terrain naturally and now my floor temp does not exceed 95 degrees anymore as those carpets are pretty thin...and my tank does not look like a putt putt course anymore!!!

How do you clean your tiles? Do you have to remove them from the tank and scrub them?