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| n/a |
Posted - 19/06/2010 : 18:20:23
Hi every one. Yes I am banging on about wood again but I have had a thought (which dosnt happen often) I have found a log that I would like to use in my viv but it wont fit in the oven so what if I put it in the dish washer a few times without cleaner, would this kill the bugs? or what about a paint burner gun?? ideas would help if these would not work.
Steve xx |
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| Kehhlyr |
Posted - 22/06/2010 : 13:11:08
What do I treat wood with??
I use sandpaper and the oven. So far I'm quite lucky in that I have access to a VERY large oven and anything up to the size of a small tree I can probably 'cook'. |
| Kellog |
Posted - 22/06/2010 : 04:05:21
quote:
Originally posted by luke1989
what do you treat it with?
These are some links that may answer your question - about branches: http://www.thecornsnake.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7285
Making your own decorations: http://www.thecornsnake.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=8509
Treating driftwood (within the thread on 'Do corns climb?'): http://www.thecornsnake.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=8993
xxx
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| luke1989 |
Posted - 21/06/2010 : 17:38:49
what do you treat it with? |
| Kehhlyr |
Posted - 21/06/2010 : 13:00:24
quote:
Originally posted by lee2308
quote:
Originally posted by Kehhlyr
100-120 degree C should do it, for about an hour or so.
I tend to do mine in the evening, then turn the oven on and go to bed
sounds a bit dangerous to me,i would turn it OFF before i go to bed lol
That's what I meant. 
Damn my lack of proof reading.  |
| Kellog |
Posted - 21/06/2010 : 12:11:41
quote:
Originally posted by Sta~ple
......I thought to sand it before treating though?
My OH sanded a lovely branch for Kellog's viv....the only problem was he did such a good job that Kellog couldnt get a grip on it and kept sliding off  ....so now it is just something I get out for him to play on sometimes when I need a laugh !!
xxx
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| Sta~ple |
Posted - 21/06/2010 : 12:07:08
quote:
Originally posted by lee2308
quote:
Originally posted by Kehhlyr
100-120 degree C should do it, for about an hour or so.
I tend to do mine in the evening, then turn the oven on and go to bed
sounds a bit dangerous to me,i would turn it OFF before i go to bed lol
I guess he likes his wood warm in the morning...
I found it easier to buy treated wood from the pet shop, I thought to sand it before treating though? |
| lee2308 |
Posted - 21/06/2010 : 11:51:13
quote:
Originally posted by Kehhlyr
100-120 degree C should do it, for about an hour or so.
I tend to do mine in the evening, then turn the oven on and go to bed
sounds a bit dangerous to me,i would turn it OFF before i go to bed lol |
| Kellog |
Posted - 21/06/2010 : 04:25:14
Must admit that all my wood has fit into the oven....done it at 160oC for an hour after treating it.
Mike knows what he is talking about though Steve....so if he says it is ok to use the bleach solution, making sure it is very well rinsed afterwards, then I would trust that advice.
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| Kehhlyr |
Posted - 20/06/2010 : 14:33:27
100-120 degree C should do it, for about an hour or so.
I tend to do mine in the evening, then turn the oven on and go to bed as it leaves the wood in the hot oven on the cool down period as well. |
| n/a |
Posted - 20/06/2010 : 14:12:36
I was told to leave it in there for a couple of hours on a hot temp but not that hot that it burns the wood. Hope that helps Luke
Steve |
| luke1989 |
Posted - 20/06/2010 : 00:09:40
with regards to the oven, just wondering but how long does a log need to be in there for? |
| mikerichards |
Posted - 19/06/2010 : 18:32:50
You can use a bleach solution in the bath, that will work.
You have to be certain its all rinsed off tho. |
| n/a |
Posted - 19/06/2010 : 18:32:40
Thanks herriotfan, lets hope for some sun then lol |
| herriotfan |
Posted - 19/06/2010 : 18:25:38
Paint burner gun might be too hot!! oooooops  IF we ever get any sun then the old bleach solution followed by a very thorough rinse and a day or two in hot sun would work. Hope that helps. |
