is there a bad kind of wood?

i am wanting to make a multi layered hide for my ball and i was wondering if there is any kind of wood i should stay away from?

Pine and cedar!

Cedar, it's toxic to them.

Also, any other wood should be fine, however, I would coat any wood in a varnish of some kind. It will keep away any mold and cleaning issues.

Hope that helps.:)

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Originally Posted by seeya205

Pine and cedar!

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Some big-name breeders have used pine for years, this is apparently a rumor that spread and stuck as a caution thing. Cedar is not though.:)

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Originally Posted by A.VinczeBPs

Some big-name breeders have used pine for years, this is apparently a rumor that spread and stuck as a caution thing. Cedar is not though.:)

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Any names of these breeders or links to this info?

If you do clear coat (varnish)the wood it would be best to use a water base product since it is less toxic and has less fumes than oil base products.

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Originally Posted by OhhWatALoser

Any names of these breeders or links to this info?

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I would rather be safe than sorry! Why take the chance when there is so many other options!

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Originally Posted by seeya205

I would rather be safe than sorry! Why take the chance when there is so many other options!

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there already too many untrue "facts" in the reptile world. I would like to have my facts straight. If I could use pine for doors, I could make alot better caging for less money.