mopani wood

[jessica1919]

I orderd a large piece of mopani wood to use for my bearded dragon a better basking spot and for climbing..I wanted to ask if i should bake it or soak it before adding it to his home? Thanks

 

[baldegale14]

I orderd a large piece of mopani wood to use for my bearded dragon a better basking spot and for climbing..I wanted to ask if i should bake it or soak it before adding it to his home? Thanks

sorry for not answering sooner, i thought i did. but it depends on where you get it from. some places make sure its organic with no cleaners or anything used etc others not. i would take a brush and scrub it down then bake it at 200° for 30 minutes just to be safe


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[PatsyB]

I just rinse it real good with real hot water and let it dry.

 

[PatsyB]

Did you get a nice piece????

 

[jessica1919]

Did you get a nice piece????

I thinks its beautiful..Trying to decide how to place it..I don't want it falling if i prop it in the tank..Its rather heavy..It about 7 inches high if laid flat ..any suggestions Patsy?

 

[baldegale14]

I thinks its beautiful..Trying to decide how to place it..I don't want it falling if i prop it in the tank..Its rather heavy..It about 7 inches high if laid flat ..any suggestions Patsy?

the first thing that came to mind for me is hot glue it to the side that you’re leaning it on to give some extra support


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[PatsyB]

Got a picture of it? It is heavy but sturdy, good for jumpers and climbers.

 

[jessica1919]

Got a picture of it? It is heavy but sturdy, good for jumpers and climbers.

 

[jessica1919]

Patsy i hope this worked..

 

[Hdrydr31]

WOW that is amazing!!! very jealous!! It looks great either way...can you prop it up in a corner? or use bricks to help support it?

 

[jessica1919]

WOW that is amazing!!! very jealous!! It looks great either way...can you prop it up in a corner? or use bricks to help support it?

Thank you

 

[PatsyB]

So sorry, life got away from me That piece is beautiful. How did you end up using it?

 

[jessica1919]

So sorry, life got away from me That piece is beautiful. How did you end up using it?

I totally understand...I haven't decided yet..Its not tall enough for a basking spot if i lay it down and i am nervous about leaning it..It a very pretty piece so i will try and figure something out..He loves the paver stones i am currently using but i was worried about them being so heavy in a glass enclosure but i do see others using those..My hubby wants to build him a basking spot like the one with the little ramp..Decisions decisions LOL...I would love to see your setups as well...Spike is going through a shed right now so i thought i would hold off making any big changes too..Thanks Patsy

 

[PatsyB]

All three of my tanks are set up the same. My dragons are older so I don’t want them
Climbing too much so there basking areas are closer to the floor.

 

[jessica1919]

I love your set up..The little santa's are adorable..I am curious as to what the machine is for? I have the same habba hut..I love those..What do you have on the floor? Sorry if i sound to nosey but i really really like how you have yours..Thanks Patsy for sending this..

 

[PatsyB]

I love your set up..The little santa's are adorable..I am curious as to what the machine is for? I have the same habba hut..I love those..What do you have on the floor? Sorry if i sound to nosey but i really really like how you have yours..Thanks Patsy for sending this..

The white machine at the front of the picture is the dehumidifier. I don’t currently have it running but I use it in the summer. At the back of the picture, the little black thing, is my video camera so I can peek in during the day. The floor is non adhesive shelf liner. I got the Santa’s at the grocery store, they light up! Everyone has to decorate for Christmas!

 

[Mark the Mailman]

You two have clearly lost it....those are Frosty the Snowmans

 

[baldegale14]

The white machine at the front of the picture is the dehumidifier. I don’t currently have it running but I use it in the summer. At the back of the picture, the little black thing, is my video camera so I can peek in during the day. The floor is non adhesive shelf liner. I got the Santa’s at the grocery store, they light up! Everyone has to decorate for Christmas!

how well does the dehumidifier work for pin point area? cause i dont want it to dehumidify my whole room considering i have a high humidity tortoise aswell


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[PatsyB]

You two have clearly lost it....those are Frosty the Snowmans

Hahahaha! We were just making sure everyone was paying attention! Here’s Santa...

 

[PatsyB]

how well does the dehumidifier work for pin point area? cause i dont want it to dehumidify my whole room considering i have a high humidity tortoise aswell


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It’s small so it keeps the humidity around the dragons down but on the other side of the room we need to use something else to keep the humidity down.