I use this moss to keep humidity up in my reptile enclosures. It’s super soft, but wear gloves when first working with it because this moss can stain the skin yellow or green. It’s harmless, but if you like clean fingers & nails—save time by handling this moss with gloves when building your bio-active reptile enclosure. Or live vivarium, fairy garden, etc. This moss is extra versatile—perfect for gardening nerds or exotic pet keepers.The quality is excellent, and the quantity is well-worth the price.Its ease of use is simple—breaking up easily to be applied to a thin layer of waterproof silicone caulk for vertical application.(Be sure to let the enclosure you’re building cure and air the silicone fumes out for *at least* 24 hours before introducing your intended resident into their new home.)This soft moss is a perfect finishing touch, perfect for making a beautiful microcosm of a humid environment for yourself or animal friends. If you work with live plants (and/or animals that rely on them,) I highly recommend this moss. Though I do not recommend this moss for any animal that requires drier, arid climates.The moss will retain moisture for nearly indefinite periods of time. So even if you rarely water it, it can survive. And there’s no undesirable odor, either. The natural smell of the moss will blend seamlessly with the other live plants you are working with. I’m new to building bio-active reptile enclosures, but this moss is definitely a favorite of mine now.