Zoo Med New Zealand Sphagnum Moss 1.3L | High Moisture Terrarium Substrate for Reptiles & Amphibians

Premium natural sphagnum moss designed for terrariums and vivariums, offering exceptional moisture retention and long-lasting performance for natural habitats.

Zoo Med New Zealand Sphagnum Moss is widely preferred for terrarium use due to its softness, durability and ability to retain large amounts of moisture, helping create stable and humid environments for a wide range of species.

Key Benefits

• Holds up to 20x its dry weight in water
• Excellent moisture retention for humid habitats
• Long-lasting and reusable after cleaning
• Natural resistance to decomposition in humid environments
• Ideal as a top substrate layer in terrariums
• Sustainably harvested natural moss
• Supports healthy naturalistic enclosure setups

Suitable For

• Frogs, toads, salamanders and newts
• Invertebrates including hermit crabs
• Small snakes such as garter, ribbon and green snakes
• Planted terrariums and naturalistic vivariums

How To Use

• Soak in clean water before use
• Squeeze out excess moisture if needed
• Place as a substrate or humidity layer
• Rinse and reuse when appropriate

Why You’ll Love It

This high-performance natural moss helps maintain humidity and supports healthy, natural environments for reptiles and amphibians. Its durability and reusability make it a reliable long-term substrate choice.