Moss for Tiger?

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What type of moss is the most suitable for an adult tiger salamander? I had some leftover spaghum moss from my Emperor Scorpions cage, but I read that type of moss can be deadly for tigers. Any suggestions?
 
It's stated in a few threads in the forum that sphagnum moss is too acidic for caudates and should not be kept in enclosures. I would do a search in the forum on sphagnum moss to see exactly what was said.
 
Sphagnum moss is OK. Peat derived from sphagnum moss is too acidic. Mostly your tiger will just want to burrow into soil.
 
Hi Alan,
It depends on the batch of sphagnum. I ran some tests on the pH of a solution that came from soaking the longfiber sphagnum overnight in distilled water and had a range of pHs from 4.4 to 5.8 with a calibrated pH probe.

Ed
 
a fellow tiger salamander owner says he uses "green" moss from petsmart. Think this is wise? or should i just stick to the coconut fiber he seems to enjoy digging in.
 
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