Hello!
I got a nice small log for free at my school and I want to put it in my beardies tank. I've read that some woods are not safe (cedar) and I need help identifying this piece. I think it's beech bc the bark is smooth but please let me know what you think.
It's hard to tell looking at it like that. And the bark has been removed from it. But it's not cedar. It's possible it's a type of pine wood. When you press your fingernail into it, does your fingernail dig in (make a dent) or does it feel harder than that.
Pine is generally pretty soft, so if it's easy to scratch/dent/imprint, it's likely pine.
I slide a key across it lightly and it definitely made a mark. Thanks for your help!
Claudiusx":3ep5jlvz said:
Hi there,
It's hard to tell looking at it like that. And the bark has been removed from it. But it's not cedar. It's possible it's a type of pine wood. When you press your fingernail into it, does your fingernail dig in (make a dent) or does it feel harder than that.
Pine is generally pretty soft, so if it's easy to scratch/dent/imprint, it's likely pine.