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 Posted - 25/03/2009 : 15:57:15
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does any one bake there substrate?
if so how long do you do it for and and at what temperature, also could you microwave it or is this asking for big trouble.
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Posted - 25/03/2009 : 20:45:11
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I never bake mine, I wasnt even aware that it happens lol  |
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dan87
Egg
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Posted - 25/03/2009 : 20:47:01
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| what substarte are you using? |
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Blackecho
The Corn Snake Admin
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lee2308
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 25/03/2009 : 21:39:57
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| orchid is a must,not so much for the dry substrates. |
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CAL
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 26/03/2009 : 09:41:35
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| I have frozen mine the last few times but it takes ages to dry it out afterwards so will be baking the next lot. I can't remember what the recommeded temp is though. |
0.0.1 Cornsnake: Monty, 10 years old, 5ft 3".
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Kehhlyr
ǝʞɐɔ sǝʌoן
United Kingdom
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Posted - 26/03/2009 : 10:03:55
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With bark I put it in the microwave, about 2 mins for a large handful.
If I use the oven, it's usually about 20 mins at 200 celcius.
That's the times I use, others may differ.
I do find that the oven dries bark out better than the microwave, but you can also end up with scorched bark. |
-=Kehhlyr - The Resident Loon
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dan87
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Posted - 26/03/2009 : 17:58:48
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| use aspen its betta than orchid and trouble free just remove snake to feed |
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hillzi
The Lost boy.
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Posted - 26/03/2009 : 19:33:02
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Baking substrate?
Wow like Jac its a first to me [:s]
I just stick with Aspen buy in bales, easy to clean and no fannying around baking it or getting dust everywhere but the bits are a pain 
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Kehhlyr
ǝʞɐɔ sǝʌoן
United Kingdom
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Posted - 26/03/2009 : 22:07:01
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Sometimes with microwaving, i've had the bark get very damp as well.
A bit of dampened orchid bark in a box on a heat mat makes for less hands on way to help with troublesome sheds as well. |
-=Kehhlyr - The Resident Loon
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