Product Review
Machine washable! This makes it much easier to keep clean than sand and similar substrates. Most of our customers just pick off poop with a paper towel and then wash the Reptile Carpet after about 3 days; depending on the degree of soiling. Machine wash in non-scented, hypo allergenic detergent for safest results. You may machine dry on low heat, but we find that after washer's spin cycle, the Reptile Carpet is essentially dry. So, we simply remove and smooth out on a table-top and it's ready to use in a few minutes. Years ago, we tried sand; thinking it would be practical like kitty litter. We soon discovered that although the solids were scoopable, the wet part seeps to the bottom; growing bacteria. Then, the only way to clean it was to dump it all out and wipe the cage bottom with a cleaner. Replacement became time-consuming and uneconomical. We have used other brand reptile carpets before and in the beginning may have been inclined to assume that "thicker is better". However, in our experience that was just not the case. Reptile Carpet feels like felt, but is more durable than felt and does not have the problems noticed with the other products; for example: reptile claws getting tangled in their Velcro-like surface, "too thick material" develops excessive wrinkles with washing ("balling up") and even the necessity of having to pick off debris by hand that remains attached after going through the washing machine. We also like the different colors available with the Reptile Carpet. Maybe a thicker material could last longer, but we feel that the disadvantages far outweigh that possibility. Besides, with the Reptile Carpet's different colors, we enjoy giving our dragons' homes a "fresh look" with another color after a time.
- Reptile Carpet not only looks good, but avoids risk of impaction from ingesting sand, walnut shells, wood chips, bark, shavings and other particulate substrates. Reptile Carpet is made from recycled plastic and is machine washable!
- Colors in 18x36”, 24x36”, 18x48” and 24x48” include Sandstone, Copper Canyon, Walnut, Kelly Green and Olive. Additional colors in 24x36” include Bright Lilac, Brilliant Blue, Cadet Blue, Candy Pink, Cashmere Tan, Goldenrod and Ruby. All Reptile Carpet selections listed in our Amazon Storefront here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/A1DFF352-D07D-45D8-94F4-C844A5AB91E1
- Also consider our Reptile Carpet Anchors (listed separately). Adhesive-backed squares are positioned around the perimeter of your reptile habitat. Little hooks on the top sides grip and hold your reptile carpet in place. Easy to detach your reptile carpet by hand later when it’s time for the washing machine.
- Lighting fixtures, tubes and bulbs are listed on our Amazon Storefront - Lighting & Heating pull-down menu for different groups: https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/A7B7232A-D106-42EC-A3E7-8BE30F9F3B86
- Backgrounds specifically sized for our terrarium models are listed on our Amazon Storefront; the Habitat Backgrounds pull-down menu for different sized groups: https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/A7B7232A-D106-42EC-A3E7-8BE30F9F3B86
- Probably most important is our customer service and years of experience; actually having various reptiles of our own and breeding bearded dragons. Quick email responses; specific to your questions about assembly and setup. We are here in the US, communicating with intelligible English. We also offer a practical approach to “customizing” your terrarium habitat with effective lighting fixtures, aesthetic 3-sided backgrounds, larger habitat accessories and practical reptile carpet.
- Machine washable! This makes it much easier to keep clean than sand and similar substrates. Most of our customers just pick off poop with a paper towel and then wash the Reptile Carpet after about 3 days; depending on the degree of soiling. Machine wash in non-scented, hypo allergenic detergent for safest results. You may machine dry on low heat, but we find that after washer’s spin cycle, the Reptile Carpet is essentially dry. So, we simply remove and smooth out on a table-top and it’s ready to use in a few minutes.
