Sphagnum moss

[Momof3]

Hi,

I am interested in trying some sphagnum moss in my baby Hermann's hide as I've heard great things about it.
I ordered the Spag-Moss brand from New Zealand that was recommended for this purpose and broke of a small square to let soak. Well, as promised, it expanded almost 20 times its size and now I have plenty for the hide, but, also plenty left over. How do I keep this leftover moss? Can I just store it in a bowl of water until I need to use it again, does anyone know?

Thanks!

 

[Careym13]

Hi,

I am interested in trying some sphagnum moss in my baby Hermann's hide as I've heard great things about it.
I ordered the Spag-Moss brand from New Zealand that was recommended for this purpose and broke of a small square to let soak. Well, as promised, it expanded almost 20 times its size and now I have plenty for the hide, but, also plenty left over. How do I keep this leftover moss? Can I just store it in a bowl of water until I need to use it again, does anyone know?

Thanks!

When I have extra I just let it dry out then re-wet it as needed. I'm not sure if that is the proper practice or not, but it has worked for me many times.

 

[Momof3]

Okay, thanks, will try that then!

 

[Anyfoot]

Hi,

I am interested in trying some sphagnum moss in my baby Hermann's hide as I've heard great things about it.
I ordered the Spag-Moss brand from New Zealand that was recommended for this purpose and broke of a small square to let soak. Well, as promised, it expanded almost 20 times its size and now I have plenty for the hide, but, also plenty left over. How do I keep this leftover moss? Can I just store it in a bowl of water until I need to use it again, does anyone know?

Thanks!

That's funny. I made the mistake of putting the whole block in a bowl once. I had moss everywhere. It was like something out of a movie. Expanding and expanding and expanding. Felt like shouting out, " she gunna blow" and hitting the deck.

Anyway. I think you will be OK to let it dry out and re-use later.

 

[Momof3]

Ha, ha! Yes, I couldn't believe how much it grew, was amazing really. I tried wringing it out as best as I could and am leaving it in a large clean bowl for now. Day 2 and it's still as moist as ever. The tortoise seems to just love it in the hide though, so I'm happy about that. Just hoping he doesn't eat it.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Yes, dry it out and reuse it, it will be fine, I've done this before with no problems.