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15-Mar-06, 04:22 PM
|  | Subscriber | Join Date: Mar-06 Location: Figtree, NSW Age: 33 | | |
Hello again all,
We have a gum tree out the back yard, and I am considering chopping a nice branch off for our Stimmy, she just has a plastic crappy one in there atm.
Does anyone have any advice on how to disinfect it safely? And will it be okay to use a 'non dead' branch in her cage?
I read of two ways to disinfect was to pour scalding hot water over it a couple ot times, and the other was to use a bleach solution (which I then read was NOT a good idea as some of the bleach may leech into the branch/leaves)
What is your favourite disinfecting process?
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15-Mar-06, 04:32 PM
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dilute 10ml permoxin to 400ml warm water, put in a spray bottle and drench ya log.
when it dries do it a couple more times and give a VERY GOOD rinse.
works a charm.
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15-Mar-06, 04:33 PM
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oh make sure the log is reasonablly DEAD
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15-Mar-06, 04:42 PM
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If you screw the branch in and it's not fully cured, it will warp your cage.
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15-Mar-06, 04:51 PM
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If I screw the branch in at one end, what are the chances of it still warping?
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15-Mar-06, 05:01 PM
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As a non-python keeper myself, is there any conclusive evidence to prove that using a green branch will lead to an unhealthy python??
I use these all the time with my monitors with no ill effects. IMO, it provides environmental enrichment as they check out any new smells!
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15-Mar-06, 05:05 PM
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i dont screw mine in
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15-Mar-06, 05:09 PM
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paranoia stops me from using newly cut logs...
all those little nasties.
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15-Mar-06, 05:50 PM
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If I used a bit of tree from out the back, I'd be disinfecting it WELL before putting it in Hermione's cage.
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15-Mar-06, 08:29 PM
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Just rememeber that when you cut down a tree of whatever type...it leaches out sap for a while...and it will have a real funny smell to it until it drys out thoroughly...... In an enclosure that smell can be a lil overpowering...
I learnt the hard way.......
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15-Mar-06, 08:38 PM
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I have used bleach(diluted) many times on logs and have never had problems associated with it yet, not saying there aren't possible problems that it can cause
just i haven't had problems. I always rinse it well afterwards. What problems have been associated with using bleach to disinfect with?
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15-Mar-06, 09:22 PM
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i have dead branches across the road from me and would also like to know if they would be ok with my childreni ?
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15-Mar-06, 09:26 PM
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Parko...I read that the bleach can be absorbed by the tree/plant material and then transfer it to the reptile. Not sure what the damage would be.
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15-Mar-06, 09:27 PM
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am i the only one here that just uses branches without sterilizing them???
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15-Mar-06, 09:32 PM
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Don't worry Pike, your not the only one.
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