Moss or Cypress Substrate

So i'm going today to get a tank and some misc. stuff my son will need for his crestie. My question is I have a bag of cypress mulch and a bag of sphagnum moss left over from when my BP's where in tanks. Could I use one of those as a substrate for his crestie? If so which would be best? I've read a few care sheets and some say they are good, some say they are bad :confused: Also i'm looking into one of those exo-terra tanks, how are those for holding heat and humidity?

the exo terra tanks are great. they don't really need to hold heat so much for cresteds but they will if you add a light source, etc. they hold humidity very well but still are ventillated enough through the screen lid.

i would only recommend sphagnum moss for substrate in a humid hide or lay box. if you plan on feeding insects at all the cypress isn't the best idea since the gecko could ingest and/or choke on it. if you want to use a more natural looking substrate (as opposed to paper towels) i would recommend a bed-a-beast (coconot coir) type substrate.

Thanks again Emily :D My e-mail is being screwy did you get my reply last night? No rush on it, i'll be looking to "finalize" it all around the 26th :gj:

i did get your e-mail where you said after christmas--photos will be on the way as soon as i can take them (hopefully tonigth!). :)

Ok cool :D No rush, I had 3 people yell at me today for not responding to e-mails :weirdface