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sandstone for basking area

ryanaesm

Bearded Dragon Egg
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Hi guys i am currently changing a few things up in my dragons enclosure, He has had a wooden cave type basking spot which has worked a treat but i have bought natural sandstone to make his enclosure look and feel a bit better for him, I have soaked the stone in boiling water for 30 mins and scrubbed to get any nasties off. Is that ok to do so? I didnt want to use any bleach or put it in oven incase i had any problems?
 

Sadie

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Hi guys i am currently changing a few things up in my dragons enclosure, He has had a wooden cave type basking spot which has worked a treat but i have bought natural sandstone to make his enclosure look and feel a bit better for him, I have soaked the stone in boiling water for 30 mins and scrubbed to get any nasties off. Is that ok to do so? I didnt want to use any bleach or put it in oven incase i had any problems?
Please make sure you have a digital probe thermometer to get temps on that spot of the sandstone - some material heat up really hot and you do not want to burn her --- the cleaning is fine -- if you have any disinfectant like F 10 or Rescue or Zoo Meds Wipe Out will work too
 

ryanaesm

Bearded Dragon Egg
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Please make sure you have a digital probe thermometer to get temps on that spot of the sandstone - some material heat up really hot and you do not want to burn her --- the cleaning is fine -- if you have any disinfectant like F 10 or Rescue or Zoo Meds Wipe Out will work too
thanks yes i got the digital probe and reflector in the enclosure now all looking good:), weighed him this week and he is up to 92 grams now he is gaining weight alot wuicker now hopefully he keeps it up
 

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