lauraj1055
Gray-bearded Member
I am going to be building a custom viv (again) and I know there are some kinds of wood that is toxic to beardies. Which ones are safe, and which ones are not? *HELP*
AllanonsWrath":22in8d5j said:I don't believe any form of cedar or pine is safe. I could be wrong but I think that is what I read. I was trying to find the link I read the stuff on about the woods.
BadCon":eutt5yld said:Pretty much any hardwood is safe. Softwoods are not safe to use. Cedar and pine should not be used.
Floof":1s0k4qjq said:I would think Pine would be OK, as long as it is the lumber is very thoroughly sealed, and have heard recommendations as such (though in reference to tortoises, not beardies). I haven't tried it, though, so this is mainly just speculation...
As far as cedar is concerned, I wouldn't use it. Cedar is the really bad one...
Floof":yqvb1xzg said:I would think Pine would be OK, as long as it is the lumber is very thoroughly sealed, and have heard recommendations as such (though in reference to tortoises, not beardies). I haven't tried it, though, so this is mainly just speculation...
As far as cedar is concerned, I wouldn't use it. Cedar is the really bad one...