MicheleVicchitto
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Question: For geckos that don't have a naturalistic enclosure, do you all have dig boxes? IF so, what do you put in them?
I use coco fiber for some and paper towels for others.
Aliza
My favorite was sphagnum moss. I had to make the tough decision of rehoming them due to traveling. Just a warning ,any will likely be swallowed at some point while eating shed. It shouldn't be a problem if your gecko is healthy.
My favorite was sphagnum moss. I had to make the tough decision of rehoming them due to traveling. Just a warning ,any will likely be swallowed at some point while eating shed. It shouldn't be a problem if your gecko is healthy.
I like coco fiber.
OK, a question on this. Donovan has a humid cave which is where he hangs out when he's ready to shed. I was kind of thinking of the dig box as more of an enrichment activity for him. He's very healthy, but I am not sure I'm comfortable with him eating the sphagnum moss. (Hi, slightly overprotective gecko mom here. :lol: )
How about cutting the sphagnum moss into small pieces PRIOR TO using it?
Moistened coco fiber may work.
I use a coco-fiber sphagnum moss blend, but only for my female when she's got eggs. My male tries to eat anything not made of stone...he does have a huge slice of natural loofah sponge to lay on in one of his moist hides, but he can't eat it.
I use a coco-fiber sphagnum moss blend, but only for my female when she's got eggs. My male tries to eat anything not made of stone...he does have a huge slice of natural loofah sponge to lay on in one of his moist hides, but he can't eat it.
I dunk them in the water first so he gets a few extra drops that way too.