Is Fir wood safe for bearded dragons?

[LokitheBeardedDragon]

I am looking at purchasing a rabbit hutch and making it into a bearded dragon tank, if Fir wood safe?

 

[xp29]

Not unless it's sealed. Every single variety of evergreen is toxic to reptile. Cedar is the worst.

 

[LokitheBeardedDragon]

OK, and how would I go about sealing it?

 

[LokitheBeardedDragon]

Not unless it's sealed. Every single variety of evergreen is toxic to reptile. Cedar is the worst.

Is there a special brand I should get?

 

[xp29]

Some kind of poly urethane that is low voc. @Axil , @Claudiusx , or @CooperDragon all could probably tell you alot more about it than i can.

 

[LokitheBeardedDragon]

Some kind of poly urethane that is low voc. @Axil , @Claudiusx , or @CooperDragon all could probably tell you alot more about it than i can.

OK thank you!

 

[CooperDragon]

Yeah I'd say as long as it isn't releasing sap, then a few coats of polyurethane should do the trick. Some latex paint would probably work too if you want a different color. Something that is already finished, like a rabbit hutch, is likely to be a good option as long as you can seal it up.

 

[LokitheBeardedDragon]

Yeah I'd say as long as it isn't releasing sap, then a few coats of polyurethane should do the trick. Some latex paint would probably work too if you want a different color. Something that is already finished, like a rabbit hutch, is likely to be a good option as long as you can seal it up.

OK, and do you have a brand or item for me to buy?

 

[CooperDragon]

Not in particular. I think minwax makes polyurethane and any kind of non toxic (most modern?) latex paints you'd find at a hardware store should work.

 

[LokitheBeardedDragon]

Not in particular. I think minwax makes polyurethane and any kind of non toxic (most modern?) latex paints you'd find at a hardware store should work.

So the stuff is called polyurethane?

 

[xp29]

Yup

 

[CooperDragon]

Yep, it goes on clear and is like a plastic coating when it dries. A good option if you want to retain the natural wood look. Otherwise if you want to change the color, go with a latex paint.