Carpet

DrenneRvc

DrenneRvc

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best way to clean repti carpet? When I dust a cricket with d3 and put it in, it leaves some on the carpet, dont want him to lick it and get too much d3 :C

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mecoat

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I wouldn't worry too much about a little dust (you were intending him to eat it anyway). I'm assuming we aren't talking about a huge heap, just a small sprinkle.

Also, you may wish to dust a little less so there's less dust to come off.
 
DrenneRvc

DrenneRvc

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mecoat said:
I wouldn't worry too much about a little dust (you were intending him to eat it anyway). I'm assuming we aren't talking about a huge heap, just a small sprinkle.

Also, you may wish to dust a little less so there's less dust to come off.
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Correct, not a huge heap but a small amounts on there.
Can you suggest some ways to safely and properly clean the carpet without taking it out the tank for a rinse.[/b] Mainly just because he is new, and I JUST got him there, do not want to disturb him yet.
 
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mecoat

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I don't use carpet, but would a brush (old toothbrush) work? Like I said though, you were planning on him eating it anyway, so I wouldn't worry about it.
 
DrenneRvc

DrenneRvc

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mecoat said:
I don't use carpet, but would a brush (old toothbrush) work? Like I said though, you were planning on him eating it anyway, so I wouldn't worry about it.
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I reckon they would, thanks friend. I won't bother with it too much, just wanna be safe!~
 
Elizabeth Freer

Elizabeth Freer

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DrenneRvc said:
Correct, not a huge heap but a small amounts on there.
Can you suggest some ways to safely and properly clean the carpet without taking it out the tank for a rinse.[/b] Mainly just because he is new, and I JUST got him there, do not want to disturb him yet.
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DrenneRvc ~

Carpet needs to be removed in order to be cleaned. Try layering paper towels atop the preferred poop spot just as you might do on the tile.

Carpet retains bacteria from urine and feces. Leos can also get their teeth and claws stuck in it :-(.

It can be cleaned by soaking in a 10% bleach solution: 1 part bleach to 9 parts water. Afterwards the carpet needs to off-gas while drying. So you'd need paper towels in between or a second carpet.
 
DrenneRvc

DrenneRvc

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Elizabeth Freer said:
DrenneRvc ~

Carpet needs to be removed in order to be cleaned. Try layering paper towels atop the preferred poop spot just as you might do on the tile.

Carpet retains bacteria from urine and feces. Leos can also get their teeth and claws stuck in it :-(.

It can be cleaned by soaking in a 10% bleach solution: 1 part bleach to 9 parts water. Afterwards the carpet needs to off-gas while drying. So you'd need paper towels in between or a second carpet.
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as always, you helping me <3

I've decided I'm going to get TILe. However, He is now pooping on a peice of paper towel I set out so that makes me pretty happy. Still gonna go with tile.

Also i'm going to build an entire custome wall/hides with polystyrene(foam) non-sanded grout and non-toxic paint to go with the tiles ;d
 
Elizabeth Freer

Elizabeth Freer

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DrenneRvc said:
as always, you helping me <3

I've decided I'm going to get TILe. However, He is now pooping on a peice of paper towel I set out so that makes me pretty happy. Still gonna go with tile.

Also i'm going to build an entire custome wall/hides with polystyrene(foam) non-sanded grout and non-toxic paint to go with the tiles ;d
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Steve ~

Be sure to check out GU's Naturalistic Vivarium subforum while you are brainstorming. You will also find some cool custom backgrounds in the random :p posts following the actual Leopard Gecko Caresheet.
 
DrenneRvc

DrenneRvc

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Elizabeth Freer said:
Steve ~

Be sure to check out GU's Naturalistic Vivarium subforum while you are brainstorming. You will also find some cool custom backgrounds in the random :p posts following the actual Leopard Gecko Caresheet.
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Will do! Is their a topic where I can see some of the pictures of your geckos?
 
Elizabeth Freer

Elizabeth Freer

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DrenneRvc said:
Will do! Is their a topic where I can see some of the pictures of your geckos?
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Check out the Northern Velvet (Oedura castelnaui) caresheet in GU's caresheet subforum. Right at the bottom you will see some of the velvets I have bred.

(Don't have a cell or digital camera.)
 
DrenneRvc

DrenneRvc

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Elizabeth Freer said:
Good searching ;-) Steve!

Been breeding these guys since 2003. 8 hatched in 2012.
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That's fantastic! I don't think i'd ever get into breeding, just doesn't seem like my thing, probably could once I get a couple years of care under my belt and get as experienced as you. For now, this will probably be my only leo for a few years, and he'll be my pride and joy! I have been looking into day geckos, just not ready to handle two yet :[
 
Elizabeth Freer

Elizabeth Freer

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DrenneRvc said:
That's fantastic! I don't think i'd ever get into breeding, just doesn't seem like my thing, probably could once I get a couple years of care under my belt and get as experienced as you. For now, this will probably be my only leo for a few years, and he'll be my pride and joy! I have been looking into day geckos, just not ready to handle two yet :[
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It takes awhile, Steve. There are many variables to keeping the different genuses.

Leo Nlklaus is really fortunate to have a person like you as his dad :).

Almost 1,900 different species and subspecies of geckos! Much to chose from for your next geckos ;-).

http://www.geckosunlimited.com/community/taxonomy-systematics/69571-catalog-gekkota.html#post397182
 
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