Substrate
Is Reptile carpet a Safe Substrate for African Fat-Tailed Geckos?
Use with caution
Quick answer
Use caution — Reptile carpet is rated "caution" as an African fat-tailed gecko substrate. Fibres can catch on claws and toes and cause injuries, and it harbours bacteria if not cleaned frequently.
Fibres can catch on claws and toes and cause injuries, and it harbours bacteria if not cleaned frequently. Acceptable short term but not ideal for a species prone to retained shed on the toes.