Riare Natural Sphagnum Moss Substrate, 2.6 lb, terrarium bedding

This sphagnum moss substrate from Riare comes as 2.6 lb of compressed moss per pack, gathered by hand and dried in the sun from forest moss. It is suitable for rainforest terrarium setups and for naturalistic terrariums with reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates. The pack can be used on its own or mixed with other substrates.

The moss and how it behaves in a terrarium

The moss is compressed from sun-dried forest moss and is hand-picked. Once immersed in water, it expands rapidly and turns fluffy and soft, so the compressed block loosens into a working layer of bedding.

• The moss can be used alone in a terrarium or mixed with other substrates, depending on how the enclosure is set up.
• It is suitable for rainforest terrarium setups and for naturalistic terrariums housing reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates, including snakes, tortoises, lizards, geckos and snails.
• It is also suitable for the hibernation and hatching of animals, and can be used to build a nest for crawling, sleeping, breeding and hibernation.
• The moss has virtually less dust and impurities and is breathable, and it retains organic substances and nutrients.
• The soft texture supports natural digging behaviour in burrowing animals and small rodent pets, gives hamsters conditions to hide and explore, and lets animals hide themselves or store food.
• The moss can be used for a long time, and it also serves as a planting medium for garden plants or as a potted surface decoration.

What should I check before buying this moss?

The pack holds 2.6 lb of compressed moss, so the buyer should expect a compressed block rather than a loose bag of moss; the moss expands after it is immersed in water. The moss is suitable for rainforest terrarium setups and for naturalistic terrariums with reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates. Buyers keeping snakes, tortoises, lizards, geckos or snails will find those animals named in the suitability list. The moss is not described as suitable for dry or desert terrarium setups.

How to prepare and place the moss

Immerse the compressed moss in water, where it expands rapidly and becomes fluffy and soft, then place it in the terrarium. The moss can be laid on its own or mixed with other substrates. When the moss is no longer needed, it can go directly into an outdoor garden, where it decomposes naturally. The moss is suitable for hibernation and hatching and can be shaped into a nest for crawling, sleeping, breeding and hibernation.

Which animals and setups does this moss suit?

Which animals can live on this moss?

The moss is listed for snakes, tortoises, lizards, geckos and snails, and for reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates in naturalistic terrariums. It is also suitable for hibernation and hatching.

Can the moss be mixed with another substrate?

The moss can be used on its own or mixed with other substrates, according to the manufacturer. Mixing is a matter of how the terrarium is set up.

How much moss is in one pack?

One pack contains 2.6 lb of compressed moss. The moss expands once it is immersed in water.

Does the moss work as bedding for small rodents?

The soft texture supports natural digging behaviour in burrowing animals and small rodent pets, and the moss gives hamsters conditions to hide and explore. It also lets animals hide themselves or store food.

What can I do with the moss after it comes out of the terrarium?

Used moss can be put directly in an outdoor garden, where it decomposes naturally. It can also serve as a planting medium for garden plants or as a potted surface decoration.

What comes in the pack

• 2.6 lb of compressed sphagnum moss