Wood Stoves

[cordell]

We always bought oak, cherry, almond, or eucalyptus to burn in wood stoves or fireplaces. Pine burns FAST! Cedar is oily and will probably smolder rather than burn.

[sarahlovesmiike]

Thanks for the info guys. We were clearing the land because no one has been living there for several years. We want to make a clear path to the stream for the dogs, so we cut down some trees (mostly birch and oak trees). I was just making sure that on the off chance some were pine or cedar that it wouldn't harm the snakes. That's the LAST thing I want.

I had just remembered that some one on here had a friend watch their house and they burnt an unidentified substance in their home, killing a few of their Balls. I think I should install a fan to keep on while the stove is going, just in case.

[WingedWolfPsion]

People are a little over-cautious sometimes. There is not something in cedar that is peculiarly toxic to reptiles over other animals. Other animals are adversely affected as well--presumably including humans, if we were forced to spend our lives in sealed rooms knee-deep in cedar shavings.

I wouldn't worry about burning anything in the wood stove.

[unspecified42]

I had just remembered that some one on here had a friend watch their house and they burnt an unidentified substance in their home, killing a few of their Balls. I think I should install a fan to keep on while the stove is going, just in case.

What about an air purifier for the snake room?