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can i use moss?

melvin_so Feb 09, 2003 10:14 AM

i cant find any vermiculite,peat moss and perlite here. can i just use moss? as there humidity box? can i also use moss for incubating?

Replies (2)

geeboo Feb 09, 2003 10:48 AM

yea you can use it in the humid hide and lay box. I do not know about a incubator maybe if you kept it in a sealed container to retain humidity I would definately try to find something else though.

YoshiMa Feb 09, 2003 11:37 AM

Have you tried the local plant nurserys in your area? That is where I got my vermiculite ( they have perilite too). I think Walmart also sells it. Just make sure there is nothing added in it, like plant food or what not.
If this is for the moist hide the paper towels work good you just have to spray it everyday.
If this is for an incubator I would not use moss or paper towels. I would use vermiculite or perilite.
Good luck...worse case...you can try online...unless you are like me and refuse to use a credit card on the net.

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