What to use...

[Sailor98277]

Hello all,

I have read alot of stuff about wook here, but nothing covers the wood madrona. It's a thin skinned barked tree that always looks like it is pealing. It is common here on Whidbey Island. Is this ok to use? I plan on stripping off the bark, then cutting them to specific lengths. Once I have the sizes I need, I will place them in the oven and bake them to get rid of any bacteria. I can then assemble them to form structures for our beardies to climb on. Any idea's or thoughts about this? I have included the pics I have of our two beardies. Thanks for reading and responding.

Vr,

Michael

this is Sandar (we believe it's a boy. I know...to young to sex still)

this is our newest member. (we don't know the sex either as its still too young) Tentatively named Ginny.

This is both Sandar and Ginny.

 

[Gail]

Its not a toxic species and its not sappy so I would think it's safe. I would only use dead/dry wood and make sure to remove the peeling bits so the babies don't eat any. Its really pretty wood, I'd like to have some myself.

 

[Sailor98277]

Thank you Gail for the information. I wish that there was a way to get you some. It is some really nice wood as you say. Will take lots of prep though as I am still pealing all the bark off as it dries. I then have to sand down all the sharp points so they are smooth. I plan on cutting them to specific lengths and making a crawl around for them so they can put themselves as close to the heat and UVA/UVB bulbs as they wish. Cleaning them will be easy as I will just sand them down a bit or use a toothbrush to clean them with warm water. Course, I still have to bake them all. Thanks again.