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04-26-17, 05:53 PM
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Where do you get large branches?
I'm looking for some for a 4x2x2 ft. cage. Where did you get yours and how much did it cost? I keep seeing people with nice big perches, and I haven't been able to find anything like that. Also, how do you treat wood that's too big to fit in an oven?
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04-26-17, 11:06 PM
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Re: Where do you get large branches?
Local forest. I'm in the process of moving house and have a car load presently from all vivs which I've dismantled!
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04-27-17, 10:28 AM
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Re: Where do you get large branches?
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Where do you get large branches?
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Trees. 
As far as treating them, I think that's overrated. But then, I'm a big fan of bioactive enclosures.
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04-27-17, 10:55 AM
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Re: Where do you get large branches?
I drive about an hour south to the Chesapeake bay and collect driftwood. I usually bake the smaller stuff. Otherwise, I am with Eminart.
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04-27-17, 11:20 AM
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Re: Where do you get large branches?
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Trees.
As far as treating them, I think that's overrated. But then, I'm a big fan of bioactive enclosures. |
But what if they have spiders burrowed inside them? Or ants? Or termites?
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04-27-17, 11:22 AM
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Re: Where do you get large branches?
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But what if they have spiders burrowed inside them? Or ants? Or termites?
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Chances are slim, and those things won't harm your snakes. You could always leave it in the garage for a few weeks and watch for signs of these bugs if it's a legitimate concern for you.
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04-27-17, 11:23 AM
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Re: Where do you get large branches?
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Chances are slim, and those things won't harm your snakes. You could always leave it in the garage for a few weeks and watch for signs of these bugs if it's a legitimate concern for you.
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But then they'll end up with scorpions. :|
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04-27-17, 11:32 AM
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Re: Where do you get large branches?
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But what if they have spiders burrowed inside them? Or ants? Or termites?
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You get free bugs.
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04-27-17, 11:45 AM
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Re: Where do you get large branches?
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But then they'll end up with scorpions. :|
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Then I guess ants, termites and spiders are the least of your worries.
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04-27-17, 12:16 PM
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Re: Where do you get large branches?
Set the stick out in direct sunlight when it gets a bit warmer, the temperature in the stick will get so hot most things will leave. If there is loose bark on it you can sort of peel it off if you are that worried about it. Leave it in the sun for a day or two and then you should be good to go.
Before picking a branch up, you can always look at it to see if there is clearly a lot of ants going back and forth.
You should also be targeting stuff that isn't laying flat on the ground, that's where the majority of bugs will be.
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04-27-17, 08:25 PM
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Re: Where do you get large branches?
Guess I'll try digging around in the forests nearby. If you buy branches online they're crazy expensive.
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04-30-17, 11:14 AM
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Re: Where do you get large branches?
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You get free bugs.
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My thoughts entirely. Free wood and free cleaners - perfect 
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04-30-17, 12:50 PM
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Re: Where do you get large branches?
I prefer grapevine, but it's big bucks... My second choice is manzanita, it's everywhere out here... Good luck on your hunt... Check your lakes for drift wood... We have a lot of that now thanks to a good winter...
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04-30-17, 01:28 PM
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Re: Where do you get large branches?
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Guess I'll try digging around in the forests nearby. If you buy branches online they're crazy expensive.
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Yea, they really are... the local shop here is selling off small bunches of Salix b. pekinensis wood for 20 euro. I mean, the hell, you can just go basically into any park or forest and you'll find them easily.
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04-30-17, 02:16 PM
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Re: Where do you get large branches?
Spotted my new neighbour had just done a load of pruning and had some lovely branches kicking around his back garden.
They're now kicking around my back garden! 
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