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Post by thelmuffingirl on Dec 5, 2008 17:56:48 GMT -8
I've heard is isnt safe to have outside wood or sticks in an iguanas cage because of bugs or they can carry diseases, however, buying logs from pet stores can be expensive, and all my logs are from stores except for one and i put it in there because its tall and they can climb. They seem to enjoy it, and since they are suppose to be wild animals, can this really be that harmful?  |
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Post by prism_wolf on Dec 6, 2008 9:06:31 GMT -8
Wildwood is not necessarily a disease carrier although it it a small concern. The biggest thing about wildwood is that they carry mites...incredibly hard to rid the iguana and the cage of. Most of us do use wildwood, however after certain steps are taken to kill the cooties...  If the branches are small enough they can be baked in the oven at 250 for 20 mins. Branches can also be soaked in a 2:1 bleach:water solution and soak for no less than an hour...up to 4 is preferred...especially in large pieces with bark. Of course, it's best to remove the bark, but I have even used my tub and if the branch was too large to fit all the way I've poured the solution over the branch making sure to get in the nooks and crannies, too. Allow it to dry, rinse thoroughly and use...  |
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Post by thelmuffingirl on Dec 6, 2008 10:12:56 GMT -8
Sweet deal, cause my boyfriend was flipping when i told him i used wildwood, and he asked me to get more information, i will take it out and bake it because it is small, do you think its still nessesary to bleach as well? or bakings good?
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Post by prism_wolf on Dec 6, 2008 14:19:56 GMT -8
Just one or the other. Both isn't necessary. I've used both methods with equal results...no bugs.
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Post by thelmuffingirl on Dec 6, 2008 14:32:56 GMT -8
alright thanks will do
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Post by annemariet on Dec 8, 2008 11:56:58 GMT -8
The branches I use are to big for a tub so I air dry them and strip them of all the bark.
I'm afraid to use bleech as it's very aggresive and not safe for the environment.
Maybe it's different in the Netherlands but most if not all bugs have different foodsources (not iguanas) completly adapted for outdoor life. Most will feed on small animals (larvea) if at all or feed on fungi/roots/plant material.
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