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RE: Kingsnake Nesting Substrate

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Posted by: tbrophy at Wed Mar 26 11:41:44 2014   [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by tbrophy ]  
   

This is nothing new or earth-shaking, but sphagnum moss is great for husbandry. Started using it on a few moisture loving species. Now I use it in virtually every cage. Lots of it, either in a plastic box or just several inches on the cage floor. Eliminates hydration issues, provides cover, provides nesting material year round. Slightly acidic, may have some anti-bacterial advantage. Not really sure about that. Funny thing is that the snakes very rarely defecate in it. Like they want to keep it clean. I buy the stuff by the cubic yard. Females have it available all the time, drop their eggs quickly after pre-lay shed. They always have a nest.


   

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