Bark on branches

**Andy_G** · 06-21-03, 03:13 PM

Is it ok for bark to be on climbimg branches(cherry wood in this case) or does it need to be taken off? If it does need to be taken off, why?

Tiliqua · 06-21-03, 04:15 PM

I have always left bark on the logs for my igs. It is quite hard for them to dig claws into it to climb on a hard wood without the bark.

I have never noticed any problems with leaving it on.

Edwin · 06-21-03, 06:06 PM

Leaving the bark on is fine.

Lisa · 06-21-03, 07:09 PM

I would have to say it depends on if you are using wood that's been dead for a while or just freshly stripped it from a tree. wood that has been sitting for a while has a higher chance of having insects living in it.
You probably want to bake the wood regardless, less chance of parisites that way.

**Andy_G** · 06-21-03, 07:41 PM

Thanks for the replies guys!

Lisa: I am planning to soak the wood in a water/bleach solution for 24 hours and then place it in the oven for 20 minutes.

SCReptiles · 06-22-03, 11:42 AM

May want to treat the wood for parasites prior to introducing it to the enclosure. De-parasite the wood and I don’t think it will make a difference if you leave the bark on. I think the animal would prefer it, seems it would be easier to climb.