Leopard hatchling substrate

[Elohi]

I have a nice moist mix of ground sphagnum peat moss and ground coconut coir. I was planning to top it with a layer of chunky bark, like reptibark it or his bark? Which is better? I bought 2 bags of orchid bark but can easily take it back. I also bought a bag of dry long fingered sphagnum moss. Do I just wet it and stick it in a humid hide?

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[wellington]

I can't help you with that. I don't like bark, specially for hatchlings/little ones. Sometimes it pokes them. The first time that happened, I stopped using it. I always used only coconut coir and still only use that or dirt.

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Of course when he goes outside is shed, he has grass, weeds and flowers and some flat flag stones.mine is 2 1/2 years,

 

[Elohi]

Doesn't look incredibly pokey but I'd hate for that to happen! It sure does smell good. Who knew?! Haha

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And will this dry moss work if it's moistened or do I need to find a live source?

 

[Levi the Leopard]

I think your plan with the bark on top sounds fine. Give it a try. You'll soon decide of you like it or not.
Using that moss, wet in the hide is fine too.