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| Moppet |
Posted - 23/12/2012 : 22:45:24
Just discovered that there is woodworm in the branch I bought from p@h. Fresh holes and wood dust nearby so they're obviously alive and active. Very unimpressed as it was sold as treated and safe for reptiles!
So, how do I treat them? I have removed it from my viv (and my house!!) and I want to make it safe to put back into Kali's viv. What is the best way to get rid of them? Will soaking it in a bleech solution work? It won't fit in my oven otherwise I would bake it for a bit to kill the *ahem* 'nasty little things'. |
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| Criminal Nails |
Posted - 25/12/2012 : 21:23:41
God, they can't sell stuff like that! Bleach it up (kill it with fire!! :p) and use plenty of boiling water... As said above! Varnishing with snake safe varnish can also be a good remedy for future little beasties. It will take some time, but better safe than sorry. Poor Kali, in blue and disturbed! Well, that's the proof that even a sweet "little" snake can rattle and have a feisty inner beast :) |
| Moppet |
Posted - 24/12/2012 : 02:09:04
Thanks Auld Baldy, I will do that 
Poor Kali, she's deep in blue and wasn't really best impressed at having her whole viv gutted, her wood removed and everything cleaned. Even got a bit of a tail rattle when I moved her out of her old cereal box and into her new one and she's normally such a fantastically tolerant, gentle snake. |
| Auld Baldy |
Posted - 24/12/2012 : 01:24:57
Don't use woodworm killer of any type, use plain bleach in boiling water and soak for at least 24 hours. Follow by several rinses and soak in clean water for another 24 hours. Leave to dry naturally in an airing cupboard or near a radiator. Maybe better in a garden shed as you don't want any survivors getting into home furniture. Let it dry out for at least a week, preferably longer. Check and make sure that there is no more evidence of the woodworm before putting it back in the viv. I wouldn't bother with the varnish.
Certainly complain to P@H and explain that you are treating the wood but press for some sort of compensation for the inconvenience. Photos would be a help.
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| Moppet |
Posted - 23/12/2012 : 23:36:20
Don't have any pictures unfortunately, I was too preoccupied with getting it out of my wooden viv and house (with lots of wooden furniture!)
It doesn't fit in my freezer either, it's quite a large piece of wood. Currently soaking in a bath full of boiling bleach water. Will this kill them? I will definitely be complaining to p@h, it's really terrible to be selling pieces of wood which haven't been treated properly!
I like this piece of wood  Is it dangerous to the snakes if I was to treat it with a woodworm killer? Obviously I wouldn't just put it straight back into the viv, I would treat it, let it stand for a week or so to make sure they are all dead, then bleach and rinse rinse rinse rinse!
Or, would it be okay to treat it with woodworm killer such as cuprinol, then leave it for 5 days then varnish with a snake safe varnish? Then there wouldn't be any fumes and it would be easier to clean in the future? What types of varnish are safe for treating snake decor items? |
| herriotfan |
Posted - 23/12/2012 : 23:30:21
I would take it back and explain the problem.
Photo's would be good for evidence if you have any.
What a shame your oven isn't big enough to deal with the little blighters. |
| serena_08 |
Posted - 23/12/2012 : 23:16:33
^^ and put a complaint in to Pets at Home. |
| gmac |
Posted - 23/12/2012 : 23:15:23
freezing isnt the best option, bugs just go dormant. bleach and bake in oven to purge |
| Georgina |
Posted - 23/12/2012 : 22:47:57
Would it fit in the freezer? I would deep freeze them bleach then bake. Or take it back. |
