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Dingjr
Snake mite
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 08/05/2012 : 16:35:16
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Okay, I'm planning on moving my CRB up into a new glass terrarium in the near future. Was just wondering if there's any way I can use branches from outside for a place for him to climb? I know i would habe to go through disinfecting it etc. Just wanted to ask for methods that works for you guys on the forum? Thanks in advance! |
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MrBD1980
Snake mite
United Kingdom
45 Posts |
Posted - 08/05/2012 : 16:51:35
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I've seen a number of advice throughout various forums although all of them left me worried about residue chemicals!
For ease and peace of mind I just bought from the shop.
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Dingjr
Snake mite
United Kingdom
23 Posts |
Posted - 08/05/2012 : 21:53:03
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| That's what i used to do for my Carpet Python, but the wood in shops is far too expensive! Various pet shops around where i live sell a peice of wood which is barely ideal, for around £8! To provide enough places to climb for Tiny im looking at spending almost the amount im spending on the viv itself. On my travels around the woods nearby i see planty of wood that is perfect for the purpose. But for obvious reasons, I dont risk using it D: |
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dam
Snake mite
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Posted - 09/05/2012 : 12:25:01
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i have done this for my corn snakes and aslong as its done correct and not rushed then you shouldnt have had any porblems.
i stripped the brach first and sanded any rough bits, soaked for 24 hrs in a bleach solution (10% bleach)
then left to completly dry, after that i placed in the viv and have had no problems.
one thing i would say is make sure you know what tree the brach came from and check that its not toxic to your snake, some can be i have seen a list on here with various plants that are poisonous.
hope that helps
or you can look at this
http://www.thecornsnake.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7285 |
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Snakesitter
Rainbow Master
USA
2718 Posts |
Posted - 10/05/2012 : 00:00:44
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| Using outside wood will always be risky. Even if you treat it, you may miss something. That said, if you do, I agree with Dam's strip and bleach approach. In addition, you might also bake it the oven for a few hours. Good luck! |
Cliff Earle
Living Gems Reptiles
Premium Brazilian Rainbow Boas from a disease-tested facility
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Dingjr
Snake mite
United Kingdom
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Snakesitter
Rainbow Master
USA
2718 Posts |
Posted - 14/05/2012 : 20:09:02
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| :::facepalm::: Didn't even think to refer you there, sorry. |
Cliff Earle
Living Gems Reptiles
Premium Brazilian Rainbow Boas from a disease-tested facility
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Dingjr
Snake mite
United Kingdom
23 Posts |
Posted - 17/05/2012 : 16:37:33
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| Haha! Not to worry, thank you anywways :) Got some pics up of him now :) |
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Decor for Tiny's future viv?
