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[Neffy]

Hey all,

I was going to cut some branches from my mother in laws apple tree and was just wondering if they are safe to use in a corn snake viv?
If there ok what do i need to do to prepare them for use?

[kroakykaren]

They will be fine just give them a good soak in a weak bleach solution, i leave mine overnight, then the same soak in clean water, let them dry out and they are good to go
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[Neffy]

so i don't have to strip the bark or anything then?

Sounds simple enough, gonna have to find a tub large enough to soak it in now though lol.

Thanks for your help

[Snowy]

Nope you don't. How about using the bath?

I have heard that baby bottle steralising solution can also be used for those who aren'table to cope with/are allergic to bleach, but as I don't use either I can't comment. I nuke them and as they are not that big the bits always fit, as I tend to buy the larger pieces, though about to experiments with one I made from papaer will let you know how it goes. Has anyone had experience of this?

[Neffy]

[JohnC]

I don't use bleach, just pour boiling water over the branch, that will do the job.
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[Sean]

Yes I agree with John I wouldn't use bleach at all. The chemicals will always soak into the grain of the wood leaving trace elements no matter how much you rinse. This could be a problem if the wood ever became wet again from ie. water bowl or spraying.

Just pour boiling water over as John said then leave to cool.

[Neffy]

Ok thx i won't bother with the bleach then