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bikesfred54
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 27/02/2009 : 19:05:15
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i have just got some apple branches. with out putting them in the oven how can i treat them to get rid of any nasties.where i work i can get lots of branches.so can you tell me please what wood do you use. |
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 27/02/2009 : 19:10:36
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| firs, pine and cedar should be avoided, everything else is pretty much ok if treated first. strip off the bark first, soak in 10% bleach for a few hours or ideally overnight then dry in the airing cupboard/next to a radiator. |
Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 27/02/2009 : 19:22:18
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Some branches I found last weekend on a walk:
Taking the bark off:
Sanded:
Bleach bath time:
Power shower for a good rinse:
In the airing cupboard to dry:
Now viv ready:
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dazb
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 27/02/2009 : 19:24:48
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Can you use any bleach?
as in is the toilet stuff different to the kitchen stuff...? |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 27/02/2009 : 19:53:58
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| I used Tesco value. |
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Kazerella
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
1196 Posts |
Posted - 28/02/2009 : 20:53:41
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Are you sure it's bleach BE? It looks like wee  |
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Kazerella
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 01/03/2009 : 16:48:14
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We've been on a mission today- got two branches, a cool rock for the snakes, some rocks with moss on for the toads, some loose moss for the frog and some micro-beasties in pond water for the axies. Don't tell the nature conservation people  |
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