What substrate do you use in your himid hide?

[ReptarNDukeNukem]

I used to use Exo-Earth moss but it did not hold humidity that well so I just got some perlite and I am getting vermiculite soon so I am doing to use a Vermiculite and perlite soon.

 

[danny662boy]

where do u get vermiculite from? walmart gardening section??

 

[SassyAbi]

I use paper towels, easy, disposable and my lil man likes it

 

[LizMarie]

Eco Earth Coconut Fiber

 

[T-ReXx]

The problem with vermiculite in the hide box is that some leos will eat it, and that adds a chance of impaction. Coir and paper towels are really the safest.

 

[ValMarley08]

Sphagnum moss for the win!!!

 

[danny662boy]

ya im thinkin bout gettin some sphagnum moss

 

[Molicka Molko]

I Vote Moss,Using The Zoo Med Sphagnum Moss..
Works Great,Hold The Moist,A Week Or More..
& I Reuse It,After 5 Times Cleaning..
I Usually Soak It 1st,With Hot Water,Den Rinse It,Cold Water..

 

[MXWreptile]

I prefer Spaghnummoos.


Max

 

[GeckoNub]

I use sphagnum moss. I buy it online from a reptile supplies website. Its not too exspensive and lasts a while.

The only thing i dont like about it is that it stinks like a swamp and every now and then i find sharp bits in it. So before i put it in their hides i really check it for sharp bits and have got them stuck in my fingers a few times. Yup they hurt but better me than my geckos.

I read on here recently though that if you dont keep it moist all the time it can actually draw moisture out of your gecko. So now im really careful to make sure its damp all the time, especially when i see one getting ready to shed.

 

[Jama]

how often do you change the sphagnum moss?
I'm using paper towels at the moment but wanna try the sm to see how it works

 

[JordanAng420]

how often do you change the sphagnum moss?
I'm using paper towels at the moment but wanna try the sm to see how it works

I change it when it starts to smell like an old sponge. Usually after a week or 10 days.

 

[Jama]

I change it when it starts to smell like an old sponge. Usually after a week or 10 days.

thanks jordan!

 

[ariana]

i use coco fiber and paper towels; coco fiber for my females and paper towel for my males

 

[SA Leopards]

Hey all!

I use sphagnum moss in my setups, like the rest said, it is cheap, natural and it isn't a headache to spot eggs in them!

I must admit, it is the first time that I have heard of using paper towel in the moist hides! How often do you guys change it out?

 

[Taquiq]

I get sphagnum moss at my local home depot. I occasionally use vermiculite.

 

[skunk]

Eco earth ! Lol always worked great for me.

 

[Bubba_da_leo]

pt, my leos refuse to use anything else.

 

[courtnashe]

I use a cloth that I keep wet, works well and easy to clean.

 

[tlbowling]

I use coconut fiber