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I just read about hide boxes for Uros. Does anybody keep damp spragnum(spelling) moss in their hide boxes?

Barbara

No that would be a bad idea i would think. This is due to the probability of tail rot. The moisture would cause the tail rot, not a great thing but not a deadly thing either. I would just stick to the hide itself with nothing in it or just the substrate you use. For lay boxes i know you can use dirt, that is what i am doing for my female when she will hopefully lay.
Good luck!
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Lauren
Leos and Uros
1.1 Saharan Uromastyx
0.0.1 Mali Uromastyx
1.1 Jungle Albino Leopard Gecko
1.1 Hypo/Baldy Leopard Gecko
1.1 Tremper Albino Leopard Gecko

Thank you Lauren. I am just a little worried about Orion shedding. I guess because I can't help him and I am impatient.

Barbara

The humidity is likely a little bit higher in any enclosed are already, so you don't need to add any dampness. Arthur has been in shed for the last two and a half months. She finally finished shedding her face and her feet. I just give her a 10 minute warm soak once a week (thorough blow dry after) to help out. Patience is a necessity!
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Torey
1.1 Uromastyx Geyri (Joe and Arthur)
0.1 Anolis Carolinensis (Leeloo)
1.0 Betta Splendens (Mr. Miagi)
1.1 Felis Domesticus (Roscolux and Jenny)

Hi Torey.

I think I'll try the soaking but only once a week,like you said, and a blow dry.

Thank you,

Barbara

sphagnum moss is great. i use it for all of my nesting boxes and for my pac mans, because they can either hold a lost of moisture, like mud, or just a little. good stuff.
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0.2 Varanus Timorensis (Zealot, Willow)
1.1 Varanus Acanthurus (Eddie, Roxie)
0.0.1 Uromastyx Aegypticus (Kronk)
0.0.2 Ceratophrys Ornata (Mojo, Jabba)
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Emily
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I forgot about the possibilty of tail rot if I put damp moss in the hide. I also didn't think that there might be a little dampness naturally in the hide.

Than you everyone,

Barbara