Sphagnum moss questions - Tortoise Forum
Aug 2, 2010 · Sphagnum is very acidic and accustomed to growing in very wet places so I have to believe that it is very mold resistant. Just about anything organic whether it be moss, mulch, soil, etc... can and will harbor mold, fungus, various bacterias and more not kept relatively free of wastes and if kept damp enough, long enough without proper airflow ...
Is this right?? (sphagnum moss) - Tortoise Forum
Dec 29, 2017 · Location (City and/or State) Alief. Tom said: No its not right, and no, its not oaky for tortoises. It will cause shell rot even in species that don't normally get shell rot. That is not suitable for tortoise substrate.
Sphagnum moss | Tortoise Forum
Jan 28, 2015. Messages. 1,602. Location (City and/or State) Northern Virginia. Momof3 said: Hi, I am interested in trying some sphagnum moss in my baby Hermann's hide as I've heard great things about it. I ordered the Spag-Moss brand from New Zealand that was recommended for this purpose and broke of a small square to let soak.
pros and cons on sphagnum peat moss | Tortoise Forum
Sep 13, 2009 · Pros and cons of long-fibered peat moss, like the Mosser Lee brand, in my experience: PROS-- Very acidic, not much cultures or grows in it - Not a growth medium, unlikely to sprout anything (it always amazes me how many things try to grow in my substrates when i am not using moss) - Good humidity retention when used properly - Not known to be ...
Sphagnum moss - Tortoise Forum
Feb 15, 2013 · From my understanding concerning sphagnum moss acidity is that this acidity actually prevents the growth of mold. I've used sphagnum moss in various applications with reptiles for better than 25 yrs and I've never had a mold problem. And I'm talking about good old fashioned organic untreated moss.
New cherry head redfoot eating sphagnum moss? - Tortoise Forum
Apr 11, 2013 · Nov 12, 2021. ZEROPILOT. Forums. Species Specific. South American Tortoises (genus Chelonoidis) Redfoot and yellowfoot tortoises. I finally got my cherry head and I am so excited. He/she is a year old and very healthy :) I put sphagnum moss in her enclosure today to help with humidity...
Sphagnum Peat Moss and Reptibark - Tortoise Forum
Apr 2, 2016 · Sphagnum peat moss is similar to dirt or coco coir....its not the long strands of sphagnum moss. That being said, I've used both the peat moss and the long fibred moss and I like both. I use peat moss alone for my boxies. Not for my redfoot though.
Sunshine Sphagnum Peat Moss - Good or Bad for Enclosure
Dec 20, 2016 · Location (City and/or State) SunShine 3 cu. ft. Peat Moss is a natural, organic soil conditioner and is excellent for growing plants, flowers and vegetables. The peat moss can be used for reseeding lawns and is OMRI (Organic Materials Review Institute) listed. The natural soil amendment comes in a compressed-volume bag that expands when opened.
Sphagnum moss - Tortoise Forum
May 6, 2014 · Sphagnum moss. Thread starter jags8307; Start date Jun 20, 2014; Jun 20, 2014 #1 jags8307 Member. Joined ...
Sphagnum Moss | Tortoise Forum
Oct 28, 2014 · Has anyone ever had some pieces turn green? I put in new sphagnum moss and once it dried up a few pieces had green spots. I don't think it's mold because it wasn't that wet to begin with and was within the same day that I put it in and it was dry when I noticed the green and I've been finding...