i don't like it paper much, it's always shifting around and stuff.. and my peat moss is really fine dirt, it's not in clumps.. i thought maybe it'd be safe since people keep their leo's on sand and sand much finer and loose.. i was thinking of maybe compacting the peat till it's packed fully.. i wanted to see if anyone here has tried it.. i don't wanna try it if no one else has because i won't risk my leo's life..Love to Foxtrot said:I have kept leopard geckos on uncrushed sphagnum moss before, but I would not recommend keeping them on crushed peat moss for fear of impaction. My favorite substrate by far is newspaper.
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that's the EXACT substrate i have and i got that quote from HERE, i just don't know if i should trust him/her.. Has anyone here tried it?A substrate which I like to use is Canadian sphagnum peat moss. Peat moss makes a good substrate because it is a natural substance which is totally digestible, maintains moisture and naturally absorbs odor. Mix the peat moss with water and rub the two between your hands until the moisture is absorbed by the peat moss. Firmly pack the peat moss in the bottom of the cage and let it dry in the sun or under a heat lamp for a couple of hours until all moisture has evaporated. The peat moss will dry to a hard surface. Normally leopard geckos will defecate in the same area making cleanup easy.
The problem i had with the Zoomed brand, is that its very dusty, and will soon turn everything, including the lizard, the color of the sand that you choose.Zoomed i think) produces a variety that is MUCH finer and closer in consistency to "Desert" sand,
Philth said:The problem i had with the Zoomed brand, is that its very dusty, and will soon turn everything, including the lizard, the color of the sand that you choose.
Yes they are easy to care for and SOME are defensive MOST arent! As babies they tend to scream and attack everything they see...then they get to realize that your the "food GOD" and they love you! I have 9 adults and only 2 have consistently been spaztic. One nipps and bites all the time but not hard, shes just an angry woman. The other is the spawn of satan and I dont hold him....he doesnt bite but he thrashes and croaks and puts up such a fuss that I just dont bother with him anymore. The rest are as tame as can be!!webspinner said:Thinking of getting one are they easy to take care of and are they defensive?