Fluker Green Sphagnum Moss

[Syamagoose]

I am getting my first ivory millipedes today. I set up their substrate after researching many recipes. For decoration on the top I put flukers all natural green sphagnum moss, which is designed for frogs and dried magnolia leaves.

Because its all natural, I assumed it wasn't dyed. Also, frogs are very sensitive to chemicals so I figured it would be fine. Now that I am about to pick them up, I am concerned I need to redo the encolsure.

I went to flukers website and they said it is dyed, but with an all natural dye that is safe for consumption. Should I be worried?

 

[Matts inverts]

Try to get the exact dye. I think that some are dried with heat which keeps the color. I’m assuming it probably isn’t safe though. I always go with pillow moss, locally collected moss, or normal no chemical garden sphagnum moss.

 

[arachnophobis]

I would not use it to be safe. The millipedes will most likely eat the moss, they love the stuff. I would try to find some brown or dark green moss. Not as pretty but most likely not dyed.

 

[Matts inverts]

Do you have reptiles like tortoises or snakes? That stuff is perfect for nesting or humid hides.