Sphagnum moss

[Corallus]

I've heard that some research was done on the correlation between respitory infections and sphagnum moss use in snake cages. I have used sphagnum moss in all my Brazilian and Columbian Rainbow cages and never had any problems. Have anyone heard of something like that?

[ReptileHQ]

I have used sphagnum moss with snakes, lizards, chelonians, amphibians for years, with positive results. Never heard it causing RI?

Chris

[havenots26]

I use it with my blood and have not had any problems. I could see if it was left in the cage and became moldy or had mildew, but with proper husbandry there shouldn't be any problems.

[Linds]

I've used sphagnum moss in many applications in the apst and never experienced any difficulties of that sort. The largest problem I have ever run into with the stuff is difficulty spotting messes :p This is the first I have ever heard of it in relation to respiratory infections. Where were these supposed studies done?

[Corallus]

Thanks guys, I have also used it in my hide boxes for a long time with no RI problems.

But does anyone know of any specific research done on this subject?