Tiger salamander substrate questions

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I have a tiger salamander and I had just set up a new enclosure for her (night before last) and I put Sphagnum Moss, Dampened and wrung out, About 4 inches deep. I thought this was gonna be a great idea because she could burrow in this, but yesterday I was reading how Pete Moss can harm their skin. So I have been trying to find out if the Sphagnum Moss that I put in there it’s OK for her and I’m not finding anything that even talks about Sphagnum moss. Anybody know if this particular moss is OK for her or not? Any advice is definitely welcomed. Tyia
 
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I have a tiger salamander and I had just set up a new enclosure for her (night before last) and I put Sphagnum Moss, Dampened and wrung out, About 4 inches deep. I thought this was gonna be a great idea because she could burrow in this, but yesterday I was reading how Pete Moss can harm their skin. So I have been trying to find out if the Sphagnum Moss that I put in there it’s OK for her and I’m not finding anything that even talks about Sphagnum moss. Anybody know if this particular moss is OK for her or not? Any advice is definitely welcomed. Tyia
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Peat moss is acidic spagnum isnt
 
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