Hello everyone

I'm new to the site, and farely new to Ball Pythons. Up until recently my reptile experience has been with some Sulcata tortoises that I rescued from a co-worker about two years ago. Great guy, just didn't know anything about the land giants that he had adopted.

Anyway, like the rest of you, I want to provide the best possible care for my ball python. I've read probably hundreds of care sheets, and have found this site to be the most helpful.

I've seen a lot of threads on substrate, but couldn't find anything on peat moss. Does anyone see a problem with using peat moss as a substrate. It is really cheap, about $6 at lowes for fifty lbs or so. Since I feed my snake in the cage (his choise not mine) I want to use something that is safe if ingested, and because peat moss is decomposing plant matter, I figured it would be. It holds moisture very well, and is extremely soft. The only two problems I can figure with the peat moss is the dust and that it is not sterile. Currently I'm using indoor/outdoor carpet, which is great, but sucks for humidity.

Any input would be great. Thanx