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    I looked up the product but there's no information as to using this for pets- it appears to be designed for crafts & floral arrangements, so I wonder if there's any artificial colors or other chemicals added (preservatives? or?) that wouldn't be an issue unless used with a living pet?

    Also, it says it's bonded to a "flexible mesh backing" but it's not shown- IF the holes on the mesh are big enough, & IF it were to come loose (in a humid environment, for example), could your snake get caught in it? So for those reasons, I can't guarantee it's safe to use that way- it may be fine, & might hold humidity (like to use in a humid hide, or just decor?) but I really can't say for sure.

    If using for a humidity hide, I'd probably try soaking & rinsing it- see if any chemical smell? Or even when it's dry, do you detect any odors besides moss? That's no guarantee either, of course- it's just that we assume some risk when using products for pets when they're designed for other things.

    I was typing & didn't see Armiyana's post until after I posted mine- looks like we "think alike"- But it pays to be skeptical & avoid problems.
    Last edited by Bogertophis; 04-20-2022 at 02:31 AM.
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