I found some awesome snake branches (the little king likes to climb the side of his enclosure, so I figured I'd give him something to actually hold onto so he doesn't thud quite so often.)

It is aspen, so we're good there. It is green wood (freshly cut, still "alive") I have it in the tub (hot water & salt mixture) pinned down so it isn't floating... I plan on leaving it there all night, although once the water gets cold I will drain it and refill it once...

Is there anything else I should do to make sure there are no nasty bugs/ etc on them?