Exo Terra Forest Moss is an all-natural terrarium substrate made from compressed moss collected from forest floors in Asia. As someone who loves creating naturalistic vivariums for my reptiles and amphibians, I was eager to try out this product and see how it performs. In this review, I’ll share my experience using Exo Terra’s Forest Moss and whether or not I think it’s worth purchasing.
Overview of Features
Exo Terra Forest Moss comes in brick form but expands significantly when rehydrated. It contains no artificial dyes or chemicals and is safe for burrowing pets. The company states that it’s an ideal substrate for species that enjoy humid environments, such as frogs, geckos, and salamanders. It can also be used to create humid hides to aid with shedding.
According to Exo Terra, the moss is absorbent and encourages natural behaviors like burrowing and egg-laying. Once hydrated, it’s easy to handle and shape as needed inside the terrarium. While not vibrant green in color, it provides good coverage and a natural look.
My Experience Using This Moss
I bought a brick of Exo Terra’s Forest Moss to use in my crested gecko’s tank. Upon rehydrating it, I was surprised by the large volume of moss it produced. It expanded to around 5-6 times the original size. The color was a dull brownish-green, but perfectly fine for a natural setup.
I formed some of the hydrated moss into a humid hide/egg-laying spot for my gecko. She took to it right away and I often find her curled up inside. The moss has retained moisture well boosting the overall humidity. It also gives my gecko opportunities to dig and burrow which is great enrichment.
The only downsides are that it tends to smell earthy when wet and doesn’t last forever. After a couple months, it started to break down and lose its structure. But for the price, I found it to be an affordable and effective option. While not miraculously coming back to life, it served its purpose for a while.
Final Verdict
Overall, I think Exo Terra’s Forest Moss is a good product, especially considering the low cost. It provides solid performance for boosting humidity and enabling natural behaviors in tropical setups. I would recommend it for temporary use or as an underlayer topped with something more visually appealing. For the price, it’s a versatile way to add interest and enrichment to a vivarium.
Good quality excellent value
This moss is good quality excellent value .Great that it doubles its size .I use it for wreath making and it is super for that job .would recommend this product
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: new | Sold by: hugglepets
Great value & product
This moss is really good because its a dry block and you can just break of a bit and rehydrate what you need! I have snakes that need high humidity and this is perfect for putting in their hides while theyre shedding as it really holds humidity, I use it in the hides of the non humid enclosures during shedding time too, excellent product and I wouldnt use anything else.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: new | Sold by: millpets
Looks good in the Viv. Cresties seem to enjoy having it in their vivs
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: new | Sold by: aquacadabra
Great stuff, dont break to much of the brick as the stuff expandands massively with water, will defo buy again when I need.
Exo terra forest moss 2 pack review
FAQ
What is the exo terra moss ball?
The Exo Terra Moss Ball helps provide crystal clear water and reduce odors. Designed to resemble its natural counterpart, the Exo Terra Moss Ball contains a special absorption resin that helps reduce many of the compounds that encourage unsightly organic matter accumulation.
What is the exo terra moss mat?
The Exo Terra Moss Mat is an extremely natural-looking terrarium substrate that can be used for all types of reptiles and amphibians. Soft, hygienic and absorbent the Exo Terra Moss Mat is easy to use and can be cut to fit any terrarium size. Simply rinse clean when soiled or replace as necessary.
What is Exo Terra forest moss terrarium substrate?
The Exo Terra Forest Moss Tropical Terrarium Substrate is extremely absorbent and is recommended in humidifying shelters such as the Exo Terra Snake Cave or Reptile Cave. It is also an ideal egg-laying or incubation medium.
What is the Exo Terra Moss Mat?
The Exo Terra Moss Mat is an extremely natural-looking terrarium substrate that can be used for all types of reptiles and amphibians. It is soft, hygienic, and absorbent, making it easy to use and can be cut to fit any terrarium size. The Exo Terra Moss Mat is a mesh divider for crushed lava (or other naturally filtering substrates).
How do you use Exo Terra forest moss?
This den is ideal for use as a humid hide, using the Exo Terra Forest Moss to create a comfortable burrow to aid with shedding and ensure the best health and well being. The rock cover can be removed with ease to observe your animal by removing the cover, which is held onto the glass with a strong magnet.
What is the Exo Terra Forest branch?
The Exo Terra Forest Branch is a natural and three-dimensional climbing environment designed for arboreal reptiles and amphibians. It can be used in any forest or arid system and is made from coconut branches and flowers.
What is Exo Terra equatorial forest floor?
The Exo Terra Equatorial Forest Floor is a multi layer substrate that allows you to recreate the forest floor as found in natural equatorial forests. It is made of 8 quarts (2QT (2,2L) Ardisia leaves and 6QT (6,6L) Coconut Husk Fiber). Exo Terra Coco Husk is made from compressed coconut husk from the plantations of tropical Asia and expands to 7 quarts in water.
What are Exo Terra moss vines used for?
Exo Terra Moss Vines are used for both decorative purposes and enlargement of the dwelling area. They are bendable and twistable life-like vines with a natural feel and look. Exo Terra Jungle Vines can also be used similarly.