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Sustrate In Reptile Enclosures
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by theemojohnm on September 11, 2009
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-John Mendrola
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by pictigaster1 on September 12, 2009
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A very basic article .Now it is time you tell us what these sensitive species are and why you will not use the types of substrate with each animal.And exactly why and witch substrate you will use with each animal.Just busting your balls a bit John very good article.
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by Cro on September 12, 2009
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John, very nicely done article !
Something everyone here should read.
Best Regards
John Z
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by Cro on September 12, 2009
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Antonio, pine bark is much safer than pine wood chips or pine wood shreds. Bark does contain a small amount of the Resin, but, usually not enough to cause a problem.
Most of the dangerous Terpenes are in the "living" part of the tree, in the "Resin" or "Sap" that flows through the tree. That Resin is retained inside of the wood part of the tree when it is chipped or shredded.
The bark from Fir trees is even safer to use than pine.
If you are going to use commercial grade bark products, give them the "smell" test.
If they smell strongly of Terpinene, it would be best to avoid them as it could indicate that there is still a lot of the wood chip product mixed in with the bark.
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John Z
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by Cro on September 12, 2009
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Also, just be aware, that bark products that one gets from Home Depot or Lowes might have been fumigated when they were transported from one state to another.
That could leave residual pesticide residue in them. The folks making them for landscaping have no reason to believe they will be used for bedding for living animals, so, they will spray them to meet transport laws.
Hopefully, the bark chips that are destined for sale in petshops, etc, are not treated in that manner.
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John Z
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by nerodiaJr on September 12, 2009
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I have been using the pine bark from Lowes for about 6 weeks now in a couple of my cages and the snakes are showing no signs of illness. Is that long enough to show that it is safe or would you suggest taking it out?
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by Cro on September 12, 2009
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I think you are fine.
If it has not hurt the snakes in that much time, it should not be a problem.
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John Z
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by Nakita on September 12, 2009
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I've used Lowes bought Cypress mulch for over 10 years with many tortoise species as well as various rather delicate geckos and never had any problems.
While I think its nice to be aware of it I wouldn't worry too much about using it.
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