is spagnum moss bad for millipedes

[rachmills]

i added some to my enlosure and shortly after 2 pedes died and so far ive narrowed the cause to cold weather like my room was coooooold at night or the new addition of moss?

 

[moricollins]

I doubt it was the moss, I'm not a millipede expert but Isopods Love sphagnum moss

Unless the moss had chemicals in it. Then that could be the culprit

 

[rachmills]

it was from a reptile shop and was recommended for amphibians so it should be safe i guess?

 

[hecklad]

What species did you have?

 

[Arthroverts]

Depending on the brand and the ingredients, the moss should be safe. I'd be more worried about the temperature. As @hecklad asked, what species did you have?

Hope this helps,

Arthroverts

 

[rachmills]

ivorys sory i should have said that

 

[hecklad]

ivorys sory i should have said that

I'm pretty sure ivorys are from central-southern Florida so temp was almost def the problem I would think

 

[Arthroverts]

@rachmills, the temperature is almost certainly the problem then, as Ivories really do not do well once the temperature drops below 65-70F or so; how cold did it get?

Thanks,

Arthroverts

 

[rachmills]

Hi arthro im not sure exact temp as its over night but i was quuit cold so they must have hated it

 

[rachmills]

im keepin the room warm now