peat moss with white bits

[Ducksarefun]

Hi,

We bought a bag of peat moss at Canadian Tire tonight because it didn't say anything on the bag about there being any fertilzers or anything in it, but when we opened the bag, it has those little white bits of stuff in it that potting soil often has.

Is this bad? Should we not use it? What are those bits?

[Linds]

Those bits are likely perlite or vermiculite. You generally want to steer clear of these, as they can be dangerous if ingested. This is especially a concern for animals eating off the substrate, or tortoises that eat everything on the ground.

[Stockwell]

You've got a blend, for potting plants. Thats what normal people do with all this stuff. peat, vermiculite, perlite etc. the white bits are probably perlite. its not toxic but you dont want herps eating it

Peat is supposed to be simply ground up sphagnum, and it usually is.. Who knows what happened.
It's probably all commercially packaged at the same place.
sounds like a bit of an Ooops to me

[Ducksarefun]

well i was kinda surprised because the picture did not have white bits, and it didn't say anything was added.
it's for a crested gecko, so will it be ok?

[oxfordpaintball]

If your near a TSC store in Ontario then go there.. you can get a large bale of Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss.. and has no harmful fillers or additives to it..