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12-03-2009, 04:37 PM
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juniper stump
my woodshop teacher has an extra juniper stump that i want, would it work for a vivarium for say dart frogs???im planning on making a little cave in it.
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12-06-2009, 02:20 PM
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its possible just need to cure it of parasites etc.,simply soaking it for moisture so you dont burn it, then placing in an oven at 250-300 for about 30min or so
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12-06-2009, 06:35 PM
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I think most people will recommend that you try to boil the piece of wood first.Then bake in a low oven for several hours to make certain you have killed all possible vermin.I did that with my wood,got bugs anyway,but I think they came in with some moss I found in my yard.?
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12-07-2009, 12:42 AM
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cedar is not recommended.
it may cause respitory problems
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12-07-2009, 02:20 AM
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well...juniper does give off an aroma like cedar.aswell if it doesnt right now then try soaking it to see if it will then to make sure.if this isnt a problem here a link to a thread for temp and time of baking.
Baking Branches
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12-07-2009, 04:28 PM
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i think this stump has been in the woodshop for a few years... incase that might help.
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Canada is definitely where I feel most at home, or alternatively, living in total wilderness, in the bush in Australia.
-Noah Taylor(reworded)
"Nothing is worth it, unless you truly love what you are doing."- Me
0.1.0 Golden Retriever- Mocha
1.0.0 Maroon-belied Conure - Kiwi
0.1.0 Mali Uromastyx- Sakena( Sa-keen-a).
Future Pets- Oophaga pumilio 'blue jeans'
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12-07-2009, 06:23 PM
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Depending on the Size. A Large stump may contain sap years after being cut depending on Moisture
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12-07-2009, 09:12 PM
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i recommend heeding jpstods warning. cedar is a no go!
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12-07-2009, 11:11 PM
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okay. is there any wood that would be safe??? or should i just stick to coconuts???
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-Noah Taylor(reworded)
"Nothing is worth it, unless you truly love what you are doing."- Me
0.1.0 Golden Retriever- Mocha
1.0.0 Maroon-belied Conure - Kiwi
0.1.0 Mali Uromastyx- Sakena( Sa-keen-a).
Future Pets- Oophaga pumilio 'blue jeans'
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12-08-2009, 10:01 AM
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if it's sappy or scented strongly that's natures defenses at work. if it's not either then generally it's fine. pine and cedar are known to be the biggest culprits. we use cedar mulch in our gardens because it's a great deterrent for insects.
i collect a lot of my wood from local watering holes. creeks, streams, swamps and rivers are a great place to go collecting. cork bark, mopani, driftwood, manzanita, ghost wood, cypress and tree fern wood are all acceptable for a short list.
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