Re: Should I put a moss filled sweater box in my enclosure?....

Posted by Doug T on October 31, 2001 at 20:55:27:

In Reply to: Should I put a moss filled sweater box in my enclosure?.... posted by jason yanofsky on October 31, 2001 at 17:15:23:

I use damp peat moss, not sphagnum. The peat is a little messy, but once it been tapped down by the snakes, it's never a problem. I add water until it's just barely damp throughout the hide box.

It is rather acidic and keeps bacteria growth down. It provides a dark and humid "burrow". My indigos are in it every night. The snakes also haven't had a bad shed ever since I put the damp peat in the hide boxes.

It isn't something that you NEED to have in there, but for me, it's something that helps a ton.

DT

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: I remember discussing this with someone, as a means to offer a higher humidity retreat
: for my indigo. I'm assuming we're talking spagnum moss? Do you guys do this? What brand of moss should I buy,
: are any varietys less prone to mold than any other? How often would I change it to ensure its
: not breeding parasites or bacteria??

: Thanks In Advance,

: -jasonic

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• Re: Should I put a moss filled sweater box in my enclosure?.... jason yanofsky 10/31/01 (3)
  • that question is down here, sorry 'bout that:) jason yanofsky 10/31/01 (2)
    • I completely agree with Doug Melanie 11/01/01 (0)
    • Re: that question is down here, sorry 'bout that:) Doug T 11/01/01 (0)

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: I use damp peat moss, not sphagnum. The peat is a little messy, but once it been tapped down by the snakes, it's never a problem. I add water until it's just barely damp throughout the hide box. : It is rather acidic and keeps bacteria growth down. It provides a dark and humid "burrow". My indigos are in it every night. The snakes also haven't had a bad shed ever since I put the damp peat in the hide boxes. : It isn't something that you NEED to have in there, but for me, it's something that helps a ton. : DT : : : : I remember discussing this with someone, as a means to offer a higher humidity retreat : : for my indigo. I'm assuming we're talking spagnum moss? Do you guys do this? What brand of moss should I buy, : : are any varietys less prone to mold than any other? How often would I change it to ensure its : : not breeding parasites or bacteria?? : : Thanks In Advance, : : -jasonic

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