[emarie]

has anyone had a problem with Zoomed's Reptile Cage Carpet? My new juvenile leopard gecko got his jaw hooked in the carpet twice in one feeding. This is the first time it's ever happened as I've only switched to carpet four days ago (and got him three day ago). Are there better brands out there that anyone uses?

[Riverside Reptiles]

I wouldn't use carpet for a leo (especially seeing as you've had 2 negative incidents with it already). It's hard to clean, it (as you've seen) can catch nails and teeth, and the ends can unravel over time and be ingested causing impaction.

Newspaper or sand are the two most commonly used substrates for leos. Many will say sand is bad, many will say it's fine. I'll leave it to you to study up and make your own decision on that debate.

[gizmo143]

I had that stuff but my Leopard gecko would get his nails stuck in it and now my poor boy has scabby toes on his back feet. now in have tile

[Elizabeth Freer]

I do NOT recommend cage carpet for leos. Reports of leos getting claws and teeth caught in it. Hard to sanitize. Why take the chance?