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Is my crested gecko's tank substrate safe? What are good options?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

hey! so i have a crested gecko named Draco and i’ve heard many things about which floorings to use so i wanted to know if the flooring in the picture is good or not

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on November 25th, 2018

As long as the bark pieces are large enough, the chosen substrate should be fine. Small bark pieces could be accidentally ingested though, so care must be taken when feeding. Other options include reptile carpet or a moss/soil mix.

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