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jak2108 · Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2005 7:15 pm Post subject: branches

would it be ok to put branches from the woods in my viv as long as i wash them and dry them thouroughly

Scott W · Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2005 7:18 pm Post subject:

that's what I do....although don't get caught taking them from the forest...I think it's against the law Wink

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jak2108 · Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2005 7:44 pm Post subject:

i washed the branches and have cut to the shape i want but some of the bark is coming off should i strip all the bark or will it be ok

beardie barmy · Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2005 7:46 pm Post subject:

peel the bark off the branch as it will contain eggs of some sort of insect then soak the branch in a bleech and water solution for about 5 hours rince with water thouroghly and let it dry. you could also rough the branch up a bit with sand paper it makes it easier for your beardie to climb