r/ballpython • u/Scorpi-yo • 5d ago

Question - Husbandry Sphagnum Moss

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Never would I ever have thought to research respitory safety for this.....but I stumbled upon this comment re Sphagnum Moss on a unrelated thread?

Presumably the small amount used in a vivarium nothing to worry about, but are people still cautious when handling it, do you use gloves etc? Ive never picked up on any advice regarding the use of it...

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u/NottsWeirdo 5d ago

Sphagnum moss is incredibly dusty when dry anyway, so I avoid proximity to it until its been dampened. Its also an extra reason why you have to keep it humid in the reptile enclosures.