Sphagnum Moss from Home Depot

[chosen2030]

Has anyone used this stuff (432 Cu. In. Sphagnum Moss 110 at The Home Depot) in their enclosures? Anyone know if it's safe for amphibians and reptiles?

[cyris69]

I've use the 40lb bags of the stuff when I was housing over 100 inverts (tropical scorpions and tarantulas) though I've never used it for frogs. People hear say that its not easily passed along a frogs tract unlike coconut fiber. I used to get the 40lb bags for about 8 bucks and was the same consistency as cocfiber.

[chosen2030]

I usually mix eco earth and moss together and tong feed my pacmans, so would ingestion/impaction still be a concern? Does sphagnum moss need to be treated in order to be safe for herps?

[tglynn]

I actually called the company a few days ago when I picked this stuff up at home depot, they say it's NOT treated with any pesticides at all, just packaged right after harvest. I'm using it in my enclosures now.