Using Plywood Inside

[mmarchl23]

Originally Posted by mikoh4792

I am looking for small blocks. Probably 1ftx1ft. Isn't pine dangerous for snakes?

Pine lumber I would say is a no no. Your best bet would be a hard wood such as oak, or poplar. If you properly seal and water proof them warping should not be a issue. 1'x1' blocks are kind of an odd size. You'd. Be better to buy a board that is say 1"x10"x8' and cut to your desired size. It'll be much more cost effective.

[Amadeus]

Originally Posted by mmarchl23

Pine lumber I would say is a no no. Your best bet would be a hard wood such as oak, or poplar. If you properly seal and water proof them warping should not be a issue. 1'x1' blocks are kind of an odd size. You'd. Be better to buy a board that is say 1"x10"x8' and cut to your desired size. It'll be much more cost effective.

All the turpines are gone once the plywood is bakes at the lumber mill.

[mmarchl23]

Originally Posted by Amadeus

All the turpines are gone once the plywood is bakes at the lumber mill.

I said lumber not plywood, they are different... and well quite frankly I don't buy that it is 100% safe. Why chance doing something potentially harmful to your animals?

Just what ever type of wood you end up using be sure the seal it very well. If you do multiple coats of a sealent the wood wil last much longer and any potential ide effects will be prevented.

[Amadeus]

Originally Posted by mmarchl23

I said lumber not plywood, they are different... and well quite frankly I don't buy that it is 100% safe. Why chance doing something potentially harmful to your animals?

Just what ever type of wood you end up using be sure the seal it very well. If you do multiple coats of a sealent the wood wil last much longer and any potential ide effects will be prevented.

Lumber is also baked. They bake it so it becomes harder and better for use in homes/structures. Less water+strongly bonded fibers= very strong wood.

[mmarchl23]

Originally Posted by Amadeus

Lumber is also baked. They bake it so it becomes harder and better for use in homes/structures. Less water+strongly bonded fibers= very strong wood.

Well i dont know what kind of lumber you use, but i have many instances where it is still very damp even sappy. All i am saying is that The individual needs to seal the lumber and IMO it would be best to avoid something POTENTIALLY harmful.

[Amadeus]

Originally Posted by mmarchl23

Well i dont know what kind of lumber you use, but i have many instances where it is still very damp even sappy. All i am saying is that The individual needs to seal the lumber and IMO it would be best to avoid something POTENTIALLY harmful.

It's not potentially harmful. There is pine wood in your house. Are your snakes harmed. It can be used. There is an irrational fear of using anything pine because there have been instances of sickness from shredded pine/cedar bedding. Where do you get sappy lumber? That's preposterous.