bowie97
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Hello, I am new to keeping gerbils as well as new to posting in forums. Can't wait to meet everyone!
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Post by bowie97 on Feb 16, 2019 13:14:37 GMT -8
Hello, I've tried to find some resources about whether moss is an okay substance for gerbils. Can't find any info. I really want to include it as a fun texture in a jungle gym I want to build. Does anyone have any experience or knowledge on the subject.
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Post by eowynandpoppy on Feb 17, 2019 9:29:49 GMT -8
It depends on what type of moss you're talking about. Sphagnum moss, which is commonly sold in pet stores for reptiles, is safe for hamsters (and I would assume gerbils), as long as you don't re-hydrate it and make it all wet. Wild moss that you collect from outside, however, is likely not safe as it usually contains dirt, mold, insects, and who knows what else. Also, wild moss poses a toxicity risk if ingested. So, in conclusion, dry sphagnum moss would be a nice substrate to use for a removable jungle gym area, but not as a regular substrate. I would only use the moss under supervision to make sure they're not eating it.
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bowie97
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Hello, I am new to keeping gerbils as well as new to posting in forums. Can't wait to meet everyone!
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Post by bowie97 on Feb 17, 2019 10:04:49 GMT -8
Thank you eowynandpoppy!
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