how long do i have to put branches in the freezer?

[travie]

i got some real good drift wood, looks just like the ones in the pet store and i was wondering how long i would have to put it in the freezer for to kill anything that may be on them, any help at all would be great thanks

 

[junglepython2]

Just put em straight in the enclosure.

 

[carinacat]

always spray my branches and logs with T.O.D. before i put it in an enclosure

 

[travie]

always spray my branches and logs with T.O.D. before i put it in an enclosure

sorry what was T.O.D?

 

[wicked reptiles]

Top Of Decent

 

[Kirby]

freezing wont do much, boil or lemon/bleach wash..

 

[travie]

what about the oven?

 

[warren63]

I tip boiling water over them a few times give them a scrub then give them a couple of days to dry out and once they are dry into the enclosure

 

[Ramsayi]

What about just rinsing if off (with hot water if you like) then putting it in the enclosure?

I really don't understand what the preoccupation with torturing bits of wood is all about.

 

[warren63]

What about just rinsing if off (with hot water if you like) then putting it in the enclosure?

I really don't understand what the preoccupation with torturing bits of wood is all about.

LOL love the torturing of wood

 

[flinders]

burn them, that should fix up any bugs.

 

[Slytherin]

I use the boiling water, but only to kill borers and any wood pests that could attack the wood of my enclosure or indoor furniture. Then I sun dry.

 

[Sel]

Hi Travie

I also posted a thread like this, there are some good ideas there too. I soaked my wood in bleach and will then put it in the oven for an hour or so. I think i may get another piece and soak in boiling water, i think i used too much bleach!

 

[TheBoga]

I don't like bleach, it's a pretty harsh chemical, boiling water and then sun dry .

Bleach will get into the wood to well and will leave residue. Chemicals and animals don't go so well together IMO.

 

[mebebrian]

I'd have thought a day or two in the freezer would kill most things

 

[scorps]

I T.O.D everything like branches and stuff.

Top Of Decent is a designed bug spray made safe around snakes and most lizards but isn't suitable for geckos and amphibians,

Scorps

 

[travie]

cheers guys, i think i have solved the problem, i boiled them, then put them in the oven to dry them off so they dont get mouldy
thanx for the help