Question about moss

[krbrown2000]

Sorry to be asking so many questions! But here's another one. I see that moss is approved (and even desired) for crabitats. Does anyone know about plain old yard moss? I live in the woods, so my yard is all natural (almost no grass, lots of trees, undergrowth and moss, and of course no pesticides).

What does everyone think?

[GotButterflies]

I'd say you have to be careful. Some moss carries bugs. I will tell you that from my personal experience I have some beautiful moss that grows in my butterfly garden that is organic that I put in my crabitat that is a green ground moss. I don't know the name of it. It has gotten absolutely devoured in all three of my crabitats. I have isopods in my crabitats as well as crabs... so they could be eating it as well. No clue. I can't live in their room (unfortunately ) It needs to not only be pesticide free but fertilizer free too Hope that helps.

[krbrown2000]

Thanks! Mine is definitely free of any pesticides and fertilizers. It's truly just from the woods. I may try a little bit. It's very green and very pretty. Maybe they'll like it. Unfortunately, my three guys seem to be pretty picky eaters, so I'm trying different things.

[Artistmom81]

I'm going to be adding 2 live moss pits/beds to help with humidity and a small pool with an air stone. I don't have much moss here so I ordered some. It was actually supposed to come today!

[aussieJJDude]

Moss from the yard or surrounding areas are fine. Just be careful where you source like others have said and nuke it in the microwave for a couple of rotations (30 secs should do IMO, ive gone up to a minute on bigger balls on moss abd its been fine.) Just be wary of the smell!

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[krbrown2000]

Zapping it doesn't kill the greenery?