Moldy 1/2 log hide

[CustomChevyGuy]

I just got back from a few days with family, to find that my corn snake had dumped some of the water from his bowl over. Unfortunately, I just bought a nice big 1/2 log hide for him to use before I left. Its now has mold on the one side of it. Is there any way to treat the wood, and kill the mold, or should I just plan on buying another hide all together?

[Skittles1101]

I personally don't like the half log hides...I think if you bake the wood it might be okay, but I wouldn't chance it.

[MoonlightBoas]

I personally don't like the half log hides...I think if you bake the wood it might be okay, but I wouldn't chance it.

I agree, you should just throw the log away and replace it with a hide that's easy to clean.

[RichsBallPythons]

I use one for my Toads setup, and avoid moisture near it. But when it needs to be cleaned, Soak it in a disinfectant like Cholorohexidine for few mins. Then Bake it dry and put it back.

[cmack91]

what they all said, plus for now you can sand the inside to get rid of most of the mold, i had to d that with a stick, and now im sealing it

[Blue Apple Herps]

I wouldn't risk it. Just get a new one, or even better, get a piece of PVC and cut it in half length wise, then you have two nice "log-like" hides that are easy to clean!

[CustomChevyGuy]

great ideas, thanks for the inputs..

i was just hoping it wouldnt have been a waste..