Background Climbing.

So, I woke up this morning and Axel was climbing on the background. It was cute, I don’t think he was really looking for an escape, just climbing. I guess I need to buy an Branch or something. It was like he was sleeping on the background then he slid off and got into his hide.

He seems to like to climb even though ball pythons seem to hide all the time. Lol

So, if I get a branch outta the yard, what do I have to do?

Thank you.

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So, I woke up this morning and Axel was climbing on the background. It was cute, I don’t think he was really looking for an escape, just climbing. I guess I need to buy an Branch or something. It was like he was sleeping on the background then he slid off and got into his hide.

He seems to like to climb even though ball pythons seem to hide all the time. Lol

So, if I get a branch outta the yard, what do I have to do?


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First determine the type of wood it is and if it's safe for ballpythons. Remove and sand down any small pointy twigs.

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First determine the type of wood it is and if it's safe for ballpythons. Remove and sand down any small pointy twigs.

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This branch will be from a water oak tree, is this fine?


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Oak is fine. Let it sit inside your house or on a porch for a few weeks then bake it at 250 degrees in an oven for about an hour and it should get rid of most if not all pests.

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Oak is fine. Let it sit inside your house or on a porch for a few weeks then bake it at 250 degrees in an oven for about an hour and it should get rid of most if not all pests.

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Can I ask why I have to put it on my porch or house?


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This branch will be from a water oak tree, is this fine?


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Oak is good. Just avoid cedar, pine and redwood. As mentioned earlier make sure to bake it off. Sand down anything that feels pointy and boom you got a climbing/lounging stick.

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Oak is good. Just avoid cedar, pine and redwood. As mentioned earlier make sure to bake it off. Sand down anything that feels pointy and boom you got a climbing/lounging stick.

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Okay, but why do I have to keep it in the house or porch?


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Okay, but why do I have to keep it in the house or porch?


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Not sure exactly why the other person said that. Possible mite concern depending upon your area. It also helps to dry the wood but just bake it longer and you'd be fine. The question is are you picking up dead fall or cutting a branch off the tree. If you cut it off you need to leave it so the resins can seep out.

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Not sure exactly why the other person said that. Possible mite concern depending upon your area. It also helps to dry the wood but just bake it longer and you'd be fine. The question is are you picking up dead fall or cutting a branch off the tree. If you cut it off you need to leave it so the resins can seep out.

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This tree has fallen by the hurricane, and it looks rooted up, so I am not cutting a branch off, it’ll probably just snap off.


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This tree has fallen by the hurricane, and it looks rooted up, so I am not cutting a branch off, it’ll probably just snap off.


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If it snaps you should be fine just baking it for a longer period.

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If it snaps you should be fine just baking it for a longer period.

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Okay, thank you! :)


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Okay, thank you! :)


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No problem. You might want to consider sealing the wood after you bake it. Will help prevent any rot.

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You let it sit in your house to season it. Don't do it if you don't care about the wood but it does help. I leave anything from outside in the house for no less than 3 months myself just to get the moisture content out and reduce the pathogens that are growing on the wood. It's an extra step of caution and helps create more sturdy and longer lasting wood than baking alone.

Like I said however, don't do it if you think it is a dumb idea.

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You let it sit in your house to season it. Don't do it if you don't care about the wood but it does help. I leave anything from outside in the house for no less than 3 months myself just to get the moisture content out and reduce the pathogens that are growing on the wood. It's an extra step of caution and helps create more sturdy and longer lasting wood than baking alone.

Like I said however, don't do it if you think it is a dumb idea.

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Ahhh I Forgot about seasoning. I use drift wood myself so it's usually good to go after a bake and sand.

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You let it sit in your house to season it. Don't do it if you don't care about the wood but it does help. I leave anything from outside in the house for no less than 3 months myself just to get the moisture content out and reduce the pathogens that are growing on the wood. It's an extra step of caution and helps create more sturdy and longer lasting wood than baking alone.

Like I said however, don't do it if you think it is a dumb idea.

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It is not a dumb idea, I just didn’t understand at first. Lol


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No problem. You might want to consider sealing the wood after you bake it. Will help prevent any rot.

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Seconding the sealing. Just make sure the sealant you use is non toxic/low voc, water-based (never oil based)and at least water resistant. Water proof is of course better if you can find it.