Hi, I just received the spagnum moss I ordered, and it is light beige and medium beige. Is that really old moss or is that the colour range? I thought it was green? Also, do I soak it like I would coir first ?
Sphagnum Moss colour
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Sounds normal in color to me. I usually separate and remove any foreign materials like sticks, leaves etc. while at the same time, teasing apart the strands of moss. This fluffs up the moss and makes it a nice place to burrow for the torts.
Not sure what type of tortoise you have, but I wouldn't soak the moss. I usually give it a good spray with a spray bottle. I use CHEs in my setup and their heat usually helps this water turn into humidity. This is all just my opinion.
Not sure what type of tortoise you have, but I wouldn't soak the moss. I usually give it a good spray with a spray bottle. I use CHEs in my setup and their heat usually helps this water turn into humidity. This is all just my opinion.
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The sphagnum moss that you buy is dead. It's been dried to reduce water content, thereby reducing weight and fitting more in a bag. Contact with water rehydrates it. Live moss is green and stays together better.
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