sphagnum moss?

[butters!]

hello again! i been havin a hard time keeping the humidity up so i got some advice about chilian moss.i couldnt find that but i found sphagnum moss.on the bag it says good for reptiles so i bought it.is this ok to use?

[missi182]

Yep, go nuts, I use sphagnum moss - unless LD decides to strew it about the tank... I zap it slightly damp in the microwave for 30 seconds to kill anything that could be living in it.

[butters!]

sweet!do you put it in a bowl or right on the surface?it smells really good too like a rain shower.i was hoping it would be ok

[missi182]

I put it in a bowl, then spray it down every few days and switch it out twice a month or so. Its similar to having a second water bowl. Once your done with the moss - if your parents have plants outside, the moss really helps keep the moisture in the soil if you toss it in the pot.

[butters!]

awsome!thank you!

[missi182]

No problem, If you find you are still misting/spraying alot - I swear by a compact humidifier, $20 and you have to fill it once every two days or so.