Leopard Gecko Cork for Substrate?

[blondebrowncoat]

A woman I work with rescues geckos and recommended cork sheets for flooring. The perks being:

-It's cheap
-it's easy to size to odd-sized cages
-looks natural
-impaction not an issue
-purportedly cork is naturally bacteria ect. resistant
-conducts heat ideally

Do any of you know more about cork as substrate?

My main concerns are
-chemicals leftover from treating
-nature of cork regarding absorption of fecal matter ect.
-any side effects if cork was somehow ingested (besides impaction)

If you have used cork before, and know where I can find guaranteed safely treated cork board I would really appreciate it. I want my little guy to be happy and healthy for a very long time.

 

[Yuk]

I found someone who used it on another board, but it doesn't seem too commonly used.
Cork Board | Reptile Boards

More info on that guy's setup in case you are interested

http://www.reptileboards.com/threads/my-leo-set-up.3865/

 

[Completeleopard]

The only disadvantage of cork could be that during high humidity it can curl and plump.

Also, the Leo's nails may get stuck in the cork, also their teeth.

If it isn't protected then water, feces etc will soak in, trapping bacteria in the cork. If it is sealed, will need to be sealed every five years.

 

[Elizabeth Freer]

I found someone who used it on another board, but it doesn't seem too commonly used.
Cork Board | Reptile Boards

More info on that guy's setup in case you are interested

My Leo set up | Reptile Boards

OP Shrap discontinued his use of cork because it was difficult to clean. He said he will be switching to a slate substrate soon.

 

[stevepb]

A woman I work with rescues geckos and recommended cork sheets for flooring. The perks being:

-It's cheap
-it's easy to size to odd-sized cages
-looks natural
-impaction not an issue
-purportedly cork is naturally bacteria ect. resistant
-conducts heat ideally

Do any of you know more about cork as substrate?

My main concerns are
-chemicals leftover from treating
-nature of cork regarding absorption of fecal matter ect.
-any side effects if cork was somehow ingested (besides impaction)

If you have used cork before, and know where I can find guaranteed safely treated cork board I would really appreciate it. I want my little guy to be happy and healthy for a very long time.

I don't use cork as a substrate, I have a large piece of cork purchased from a reptile shop. My leo "Toby" loves it but uses it as his toilet now and again and its a pain to clean off. I use reptile artificial moss carpet but I use it upside down, it's soft, flat, green and easy to clean

steve

 

[stevepb]

Steve,

Any chance you could delete one of your two posts either number 5 - 6 they are the same!

sorry my stupid internet on my stupid phone, does what it wants.