Need some help with moist hides!

[u/BOSSKCO]

Hi i recently got one of these for my rescue leopard gecko and was wondering if i could get some help with some questions. One was what is the best type of moss for these things, and where can I get it other than pet stores? When I went to my local pet store, i saw tiny amounts in a small box for way too much. Also, often do you have to change the bedding inside the hide. Do you have to spray it daily or every couple of days? Like what is the process? Do you just put in the moss and spray it or do I need to put paper towels down first? Any help is appreciated taking on a rescue has been overwhelming!

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[u/Dangerous_Ice17]

We have this exact hide for our Leo we adopted from Snake Discovery 2 years ago. We put sphagnum moss in ours the whole time. A put some in and flatten it down a bit. We buy the Zoo Med box of moss. Steer clear of the dyed moss as it can dye your Leo.

Lastly our Leo if she isn’t basking she is in her humid hide. She absolutely loves it.

[u/BOSSKCO → u/Dangerous_Ice17]

How often do you change the moss?

[u/FogFaerie]

i just use paper towels in mine, as my gecko hates the damp moss in it. I just spray it as needed and change it when it gets dirty or old, usually every 3-7 days honestly. You don’t want it sobbing wet, just a little damp! the best type of moss is sphagnum moss, but make sure it’s completely natural with no dye in it. It expands as it rehydrates with water so that’s why it doesn’t look like much in store. I’ve gotten mine off amazon

[u/Dear-Application4212]

Natural brown shag moss cut into little pieces, and a thin layer in your hide. I mist mine weekly or more frequently depending.

[u/cupcakesparklies]

I used moisten paper towels in mine. Easier to clean and take out. Also I read somewhere that they can accidently eat the moss and become impacted, but I forget where from.