humidity box/egg box substrate

[jakemyster44]

I want to use spaghnum (sp?) moss for my egg laying boxes and humid hides. THe store has super small bags for 7 bucks, witch is crazy. I was wondering , instead of buying a mini bail online, if i could buy large bags from a craft store, or a home improvment store like Lowes ot Home Depot? What are things to look for in safe/unsafe mosses?
Thanks.

 

[cj.thomas21]

I used crushed coconut that I get at a local store I like it a lot and its not to bad.

 

[Tanggecko]

I get my spaghnum moss from walmart or lowes. I think it was around $5 for a large bag. I have heard of some companies putting fertilizer in the moss but ive never found any.

 

[dmward]

Hardware stores have Sphagnum moss or what they call Orchid Moss (its just sphagnum moss marketed to put in Orchid pots). It should all be ok. I have used moss from garden centers since i started keeping leos and never had any problem.

 

[jakemyster44]

Ok, thabks, I'll be sure to look into getting some... I live right by a Lowe's. I will be in the garden section correct?

 

[kchafchak]

I just bought Sheet Moss From Wal-mart a large bag for $2 but i havent used it because i dont no if its safe.

 

[dmward]

Yep the garden section. I saw some moss just yesterday for 4 dollars a brick.

 

[astronut1885]

I've got perlite in mine.

 

[Geck-O]

So is sphagnum moss ok for egg incubaters or is vermiculite better?