Where to put moss?

[snake man]

I went to petco today and bought some terra moss and was wondering where I should put it? Pictures are welcome.

[EasternGirl]

I use moist moss in hides and I also put it in the corners of enclosures in a pile. I have at least one moist moss hide in each enclosure. You can just take a deli cup and turn it over...cut a little hole for a doorway and put the moss inside...spritz it often to keep it moist...or you can put it inside any other type of hide. Sometimes I just make a nice big pile in the corner of the tank and spritz often to keep it moist...the snakes like to burrow in it. Sorry...I have no camera at the moment.

[Eight]

I use the tubs I get crickets for my lizards in. I just cut a whole in the end, smooth off the edges and fill it with moss. I keep the lid on and it stays damp for a few days before you have to spray it again. It doesn't look fantastic but it's quick, cheap and functional :)

[BUSHSNAKE]

for my babies i put it in a deli cup with no lid and just place it in there like that so the moss can dry out after you mist it otherwise it will mold. the snakes can easily crawl in and out of the moss

[Invisible Snake]

for my babies i put it in a deli cup with no lid and just place it in there like that so the moss can dry out after you mist it otherwise it will mold. the snakes can easily crawl in and out of the moss I thought moss had anti-fungal properties and therefore doesn't mold? If I'm wrong someone correct me :o

[BUSHSNAKE]

I thought moss had anti-fungal properties and therefore doesn't mold? If I'm wrong someone correct me :o
i only speek from experience...moss will grow mold

[Stefan-A]

I thought moss had anti-fungal properties and therefore doesn't mold? If I'm wrong someone correct me :o
Nope. Peat moss has some limited antibacterial properties thanks to the low pH, but moss will mold.

[Invisible Snake]

Thanks for correcting me guys! :)

[EasternGirl]

I have never had my sphagnum moss grow mold. It just dries out and then I spray it and make it moist again. Of course, I always have it so that it can dry out and it doesn't stay constantly moist.

[Eight]

I have never had my sphagnum moss grow mold. It just dries out and then I spray it and make it moist again. Of course, I always have it so that it can dry out and it doesn't stay constantly moist.

Same here, which is why I use the ventilated cricket tubs :)

[MCwyo]

Just curious, can reindeer moss be used for the snakies? I have some on hand for use in taxidermy habitat displays. The moss never dries out, it always stays spongy.

[snake man]

I would say its probally ok.

[guidofatherof5]

Just curious, can reindeer moss be used for the snakies? I have some on hand for use in taxidermy habitat displays. The moss never dries out, it always stays spongy.

Make sure it hasn't been treated chemically.

[thamneil]

Reindeer moss is actually a lichen. It probably wont absorb very much water. Regardless, left untreated it should be safe in an enclosure. You're a taxidermist? Thats pretty neat!

[Stefan-A]

Just curious, can reindeer moss be used for the snakies? I have some on hand for use in taxidermy habitat displays. The moss never dries out, it always stays spongy.
Never dries out, always stays spongy? Reindeer lichen dries up and crumbles easily when it does. I used it a lot in dioramas back when I built miniature models. Where did you get it? Are you sure it hasn't been treated with something?