procyonloser
New member
So, I'm going to be getting my first leopard gecko off in a few months, and I'm doing my research now (I've got quite a list)
I've decided on getting slate tile ( or something similar that holds heat well) for the primary substrate (ecoearth in the moist hide... And poooossibly the cool hide, because using tile I'd like to give them some places to dig without major impaction rush)
but I'd like to have a buffer between tile and glass of the enclosure, but I don't feel safe having paper towel under the tile between the UTH. I'll definitely have a thermometer, so I know it should be fairly safe, but I was thinking of possible alternatives and thought of parchment/baking paper.
It's paper coated in silicone, making it far more tolerant of higher heat. As far as I can tell as long as it isn't bleached, it should be non toxic for reptiles, and not release VOCs
But for the life of me I haven't seen ANYONE mention using it for their reptiles.
I understands not having it as the main substrate, but surely it sounds safer to use than paper towel/kitchen roll over a heat source? Even with a thermometer?
Obviously I'm new to this so I welcome all comments or views on this subject!
(I'm sure there are plenty of people who have used paper towel for ages with no problems but I'm just sort of doing the paranoid new parent thing and wanting to avoid any possible risk)
Thanks everybody, I'll probably make another post soon about my list of things to have ready before getting my new gecko child to see if folks have any suggestions or ideas of things to add or remove!
I've decided on getting slate tile ( or something similar that holds heat well) for the primary substrate (ecoearth in the moist hide... And poooossibly the cool hide, because using tile I'd like to give them some places to dig without major impaction rush)
but I'd like to have a buffer between tile and glass of the enclosure, but I don't feel safe having paper towel under the tile between the UTH. I'll definitely have a thermometer, so I know it should be fairly safe, but I was thinking of possible alternatives and thought of parchment/baking paper.
It's paper coated in silicone, making it far more tolerant of higher heat. As far as I can tell as long as it isn't bleached, it should be non toxic for reptiles, and not release VOCs
But for the life of me I haven't seen ANYONE mention using it for their reptiles.
I understands not having it as the main substrate, but surely it sounds safer to use than paper towel/kitchen roll over a heat source? Even with a thermometer?
Obviously I'm new to this so I welcome all comments or views on this subject!
(I'm sure there are plenty of people who have used paper towel for ages with no problems but I'm just sort of doing the paranoid new parent thing and wanting to avoid any possible risk)
Thanks everybody, I'll probably make another post soon about my list of things to have ready before getting my new gecko child to see if folks have any suggestions or ideas of things to add or remove!
