is there a bad kind of wood?

[killedbyfire]

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?

[seeya205]

Pine and cedar!

[A.VinczeBPs]

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.

[A.VinczeBPs]

Pine and cedar!

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.

[OhhWatALoser]

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.

Any names of these breeders or links to this info?

[grits]

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.

[seeya205]

Any names of these breeders or links to this info?

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

[OhhWatALoser]

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

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.