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[geckofreak570]

Is repti bark mixed with spangnum moss a good substrate?

 

[Surf_420]

i would definately say no, assuming you are referring to leo's.

 

[LadyGecko]

I personally would not use it but I am very paranoid about keeping my Leos on particle substrates

I am not saying that it is wrong to use as there are many ways of keeping these animals but imo the bark/moss would be very hard to clean except with complete removal and replacement on a regular basis

Also-I wonder if it might hold too much humidity??

Hope this helps

Sandy

 

[geckofreak570]

any body else opinion

 

[moosassah]

A leo is a desert creature. The combo you're talking about is more like rainforest conditions. It'd be far too much humidity for leos.

The other issue not mentioned yet is hunting & ingesting bits & pieces during the take down. This could lead to impaction.

I don't know if a poll has been done here, but I'm betting the top 2 substrates for leos would be paper towels and slate. Easy clean up = healthier leos.

 

[yellermelon]

My opinion, is its bad.

 

[efx*]

Don't think its a very good idea

 

[Baker14]

It is definitely a bad idea. Like most people said, it will hold to much humidity, leading to respiratory conditions. Also, since it is a particle substrate, there is a high chance of impaction. Along with that, it would be very hard to clean, like some one said above, and therefore bacteria and mold could grow, causing more issues.

 

[geckofreak570]

ok thanks

 

[Golden Gate Geckos]

I agree with what everyone elsle said... it's not a suitable substrate for leopard geckos.

 

[Leopardbreeder]

Its 10th that, its a bad idea. Why dont you just use paper towels?

 

[leolover2]

It's a bad idea. Like people said it would hold to much humidity. Also there is a chance of impaction. Solid substrates are better anyway. Paper towel is the cheapest and safest. If you want a natural look then go with slate rocks.