Slug in vivarium? Important questions

[Fai0607]

Hi guys, a few days ago I discovered slugs in my gecko's food bowl. I KNEW It didn't come from the Repashy, but questions are forming up. My dad and I are quite annoyed by these fellows as they provide no use to the ecosystem (or do they?)

We think that they came from either the plants or the moss, but the moss seems to have the better bet. However, has anyone else have this problem before? If a gecko eats it, will it harm them? Last question, do they provide ANY use in the ecosystem? (i.e fertilizing plants, eating poo {I clean it up though} etc)

ANY information would be loved. I already know how to eradicate the slugs, but my biggest concern is will they harm my gargoyle gecko and if they actually provide use for the vivarium. Thanks!

~Britt

 

[Ozymandias]

yup i've had this problem in some of my tanks before and can tell you thay have no benefit what so ever, thay just leave slime trails and eat plants. that being said i don't think thay are bad if the gecko eats them but i would get rid of them. btw how are you planing on getting rid of them? if it's different then the CO2 method i would like to know.

 

[Sinosauropteryx]

Getting rid of slugs

You might as well just pluck them off as soon as you find one. Eventually they will all be gone. I have heard that you can repel gastropods with salt but I am not entirely sure about that. It does work on leaches though.

What kinds of plants are you using? Are any of them toxic?