Duck shelf liner for substrate?

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kth

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I just found this and it seems like it'd be perfect (and cheap!): Shop Duck Covers 18-ft x 20-in Taupe Shelf Liner at Lowes.com

But then I found this: Duck Brand Duck® Brand Original Easy Liner®: questions, answers, how to, FAQs, tips, advice, answers, buying guide
Halfway down the page someone asks "Is this safe to use in a reptile viverium" and the brand said "The shelf liner would not be recommended for use in any way for a reptile vivarium."

I'm wondering if anyone has used this product or one like it, and how things went. I thought maybe Duck was just covering themselves since it's not actually meant for pet use. ;-)

Edit: Just came across this thread on another site, https://www.beardeddragon.org/bjive/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=154133
Someone used the same stuff without problems but for a beardie, still not sure how it would be for Leos though
 
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hmarie186

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I would worry about it releasing any kind of fumes when heated. Is it stick on or does it just lay on top? The material may also harbor bacteria and be unsanitary. Tiles work the best IMO!
 
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kth

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It just lays on top, no adhesive or anything like that. I'm pretty sure they can go in the dishwasher or washing machine but I still worry about fumes. I might get a small roll and heat it up to see how it does :)
 
LEOPARD1

LEOPARD1

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Yes, I actually search before I post a question. I use it and have with all types of herps without complications.

L@1
 
LEOPARD1

LEOPARD1

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Its washing machine ready but to be honest its never been visibly absorbent with any of my herps or shown signs of bacterial growth, which is one of the products aims.
 
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LEOPARD1

LEOPARD1

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hmarie186 said:
Is this the super secret guaranteed to evoke drama substrate you were referring to in previous posts?
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Lets just say someone I am very close to even had the same name as me... was banned from a forum for suggesting it as substrate. 1 post. Terminated.

naughty naughty....
 
Hilde

Hilde

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You wouldn't get banned here for suggesting a substrate. You might end up being in a long, drawn-out discussion about it, but that's about as far as it would go.
 
Aimless

Aimless

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unless there was something incredibly rude about the way it was suggested? otherwise, no. not an issue here.
 
LEOPARD1

LEOPARD1

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This was an ongoing heated debate with everyone putting
.02 cents in. I put mine in at the wrong time. The forum that focuses on geckos is known for their extremely biased modertors and bi-polar owner. So I stick around here:)
 
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