Rubber Matting Safe as flooring instead of tiles?

[muzikfreakah]

I was at the home/hardware store yesterday and I saw I role of clear rubberize mats for pickup trucks or car flooring. You can cut it to your desired shape and size. So I was thinking of cutting it tile size or by portions so I can just take out what I need to clean and not the whole mat.

Is this safe to use instead of tiles? Its easier to maintain & lighter, It sticks to the glass of my viv as rubber would do, and its got a rough textured top.

Is this safe also when heated? I mean with 20inches down, it doesn't get that hot as to the basking area and if does, I was thinking of leaving the basking area away from the rubber and just use tile for that portion instead.

What do you guys think?

 

[jscott]

ill be the first to admit that tile isnt the most natural substrate for beardies but i think rubber is pushing it. i cant imagine the feeling of their claws on the rubber is something theyd enjoy(plus it would do nothing for trimming their nails.

 

[muzikfreakah]

ill be the first to admit that tile isnt the most natural substrate for beardies but i think rubber is pushing it. i cant imagine the feeling of their claws on the rubber is something theyd enjoy(plus it would do nothing for trimming their nails.

I think you are absolutely right Ill stick with tiles as it is good for their nails Thanks!