Grass hut mold?

[GalaxyCrab22]

I recently got a grass hut for all three of my PPs to seek shelter in. They can climb on it easily and they love the darkness it provides, but I fear it may hold in moisture too much and may even mold. I surface cleaned last night when I changed food and water and found a little on the substrate under it and it seems like it has retained some moisture. Should I continue using it or look into another shelter for them?


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[Crabinski]

Most natural fiber and wood items will tend to mold due to the moisture in the crabitat. Mold will not harm the crabs and can just be cleaned off with a paper towel. Wood can be treated to prevent (or at least slow down) the growth of mold by soaking it in SW and then either sun-drying it or baking it in a 250 degree oven for an hour or two until it's dry. I'm pretty sure I know the grass hut you're talking about as I've had them for my mice over the years. The SW soak and sun-drying method would work for the hut but I wouldn't chance drying it in the oven.

[GalaxyCrab22]

Most natural fiber and wood items will tend to mold due to the moisture in the crabitat. Mold will not harm the crabs and can just be cleaned off with a paper towel. Wood can be treated to prevent (or at least slow down) the growth of mold by soaking it in SW and then either sun-drying it or baking it in a 250 degree oven for an hour or two until it's dry. I'm pretty sure I know the grass hut you're talking about as I've had them for my mice over the years. The SW soak and sun-drying method would work for the hut but I wouldn't chance drying it in the oven.

Lol no, no oven drying for this! Sun dry and soak will be done! Thank you so much! I was worried it was a lost cause to try and save it!


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[LadyJinglyJones]

Sooo helpful - thanks for both question & answer! (I have wicked mould allergies, and hadn't even thought of this problem yet!))