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Is Walnut shell a Safe Substrate for African Fat-Tailed Geckos?

Unsafe — avoid

Quick answer

No — Walnut shell is rated "avoid" as an African fat-tailed gecko substrate. Sharp edges can injure the digestive tract and it does not digest.

Sharp edges can injure the digestive tract and it does not digest. One of the more dangerous substrates for a small gecko.

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