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If i buy any i buy them fro my local pet store . Sailfin pet shop. Its a small privately owned store and the worms come packed in topsoil.I wont buy worms at walmart , they but the cheapest things to save money and pas the savings on to you which could result in tainted worms .Peat moss, used by gardeners, is commonly treated with pesticides and other chemicals during processing. Generally cleaned of all chemical residue, commercial peat moss may contain traces of harmful elements. In general, however, peat moss is listed as nontoxic.Although peat moss is nontoxic, it can cause gastrointestinal irritation. The symptoms of peat moss ingestion are nausea, diarrhea and vomiting. Contact your veterinarian for care advice.

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Read more : Is Peat Moss Toxic to Dogs? | eHow so even washing off peatmoss can still leave traces of toxins. Id buy your worms from a bonafied pet store or bait shop.And id only buy them packed in dirt .
Thanks for the info. I had been feeding Blob red wigglers from a pet store before, those were not in peat moss. I had just started feeding him night crawlers recently. The local pet store doesnt carry night crawlers. Are red wigglers just as nutritious? I may switch him back to those.