Hi Kevin,
That is good news! Repticage carpet is indeed a convenient product!
Julie B.
Kevin Emmerich wrote:
> Thanks Julie,
>
> The gecko is fine now and passing the food. The moss was in a hidebox. We
> removed it and spray her each day. We do use the rep carpet. Easy to clean.
>
> Take care,
>
> Kevin
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Julie Bergman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Monday, September 03, 2001 11:28 AM
> Subject: Re: [Gecko] Impactions
>
> > Hi Kevin,
> >
> > I always recommend, in fact require for my health warranty on my leopards,
> that
> > juvies are NEVER kept on ingestible substrate. This is just a bad idea for
> many
> > reasons, first and foremost it is possible they will ingest the substrate
> and
> > this is not something that is easily recovered from if at all. Second
> beginners
> > are not familiar with the leopard husbandry routine enough to know what to
> look
> > for in case of impaction. Be safe and use Repticage carpet or paper
> towels.
> >
> > If you suspect an impaction has occurred it is time to call the
> non-domestic
> > vet.
> >
> > Julie Bergman
> > http://www.geckoranch.com
> > GGA lifetime member
> >
> > Kevin Emmerich wrote:
> >
> > > We have a juvenile leopard gecko that eats everyday and leaves a scat
> every
> > > day. He/she did not leave a scat this time. I noticed that while eating
> a
> > > cricket, the gecko also ate a piece of moss next to it. Could they get
> > > impactions from this? The temp is 85 to 88 in the terrarium. I thought
> that
> > > they would digest regular terrarium moss. Any thoughts?
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > >
> > >
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