Sphagnum moss question

[Harocles]

Just got a bag of dried sphagnum moss to prepare for RF tort arrival in the morning. I lined the inside and surrounding area of the hide with it. I just sprayed it down and now it has a strong odor, turned green, and looks as if it's growing lol. Question is, will the odor dissipate? It's quite strong, like dried seaweed.

 

[christinaland128]

The smell DOES dissipate after a few days. It does appear to turn green but doesn't re-grow. It's great for the enclosure because it holds moisture well.

 

[christinaland128]

You can re-grow the fresh stuff though. I bought some on ebay.

 

[Harocles]

Thanks! Might have to check out ebay. I would like some live moss...looks nicer.

 

[christinaland128]

This is who I bought from.... http://www.ebay.com/itm/SPHAGNUM-MO...505?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c8a06f011 she said it's wild grown so no pesticides.

 

[christinaland128]

And I followed this kid's instructions

 

[Harocles]

Do the torts eat the moss?

 

[christinaland128]

Mine don't seek it out, no. As long as there's food on their little slate rock, they don't munch on any plants in my enclosure. Occasionally they'll ingest a little moss if it gets stuck on food.

 

[Yellow Turtle01]

Hey, great link for the moss, I've been looking to me some of that (horrible ) and haven't some found any that's a good deal for a bunch...

 

[christinaland128]

Yeah and I hounded the poor lady with question after question to be sure it was safe in case ingested, lol.