Sphagnum Moss as bedding?

[Fallupinreverse]

I'm really not a big fan of the paper towel that I currently keep as bedding for my fat tail. The crickets always manage to get under it, and I have a terribly frustrating time trying to make it fit exactly to my tub. I'm looking for solid alternative beddings that will maintain humidity and be comfortable for my little girl. I have a large bag of sphagnum moss that I've been using to keep a humid hide for her, and I was wondering if it would make a terrible idea? If so, what else would be good?

I tried to do some research on it, but there is so little information out there specific to fat tails, most of the information is just Leos, but I want something that will maintain humidity appropriate for a fat tail.

Any and all feedback is very welcome, thanks in advance

 

[Dan K.]

well I'm against any loose bedding, that and moss is for high humidity animals and fat tails don't need lot's of humidity. paper towel is the safest and it's easy

 

[Crasher_Insane]

I did a Google search on the key words: 'fat tail gecko substrate'.
This gave me quite a few websites on this gecko's care and answers to your particular question. Hope this helps.

 

[Gecko Galaxy]

I just use moss in my humid hides for help with shedding, and paper towels as the bottom substrate it makes it easier to clean and also easier for my fatties to find there food. I wouldnt recommend using moss as a bottom substrate, its to messy and i dont know if it will cause compactation in my geckos if its injested but i wouldnt take the chance.

 

[Cahal]

Unfortunately, I lost my very first AFT to an impaction due to loose substrate. The lady I purchased him from had him on half moss half BARK MULCH !!! Because I'd done my research before I bought him, I immediately changed to paper towels. But too late...he'd already swallowed a sharp chip along with a meal before I got him. He went down hill slowly. After he passed, I had the vet do a necropsy, and yes, there was quite a load of bunched up mulch in his belly.

Personally, I'll never have anything but a solid substrate. I'm kind of looking into ceramic tile right now.