Substrate

Is Reptile carpet a Safe Substrate for Gargoyle Geckos?

Use with caution

Quick answer

Use caution — Reptile carpet is rated "caution" as an gargoyle gecko substrate. Fibres can snag claws and toes, and it holds bacteria if not cleaned frequently in a humid enclosure.

Fibres can snag claws and toes, and it holds bacteria if not cleaned frequently in a humid enclosure. Acceptable short term but not ideal long term for an arboreal species that is regularly on the ground too.