real tree branches?

[AM1GROSS]

would it be a problem to put real tree branches in a tank, i was thinking about making decorations my self as i am a big diyer, so what are the draw backs from putting real branches and stuff in there?

this may be a stupid question as i know the snakes live out in the wild and they seem to do fine there, just curious because i dont see many with the real stuff in there...

thanks,

mike

[Snake Judy]

It's perfectly fine. Avoid pine and other evergreens. If you have any concern about bugs you can either let them air dry for a few weeks or bake them on a low heat in the oven, but it's optional - there's no chance of bringing in snake mites or anything like that.

[AM1GROSS]

That's awesome, because i have a pretty good idea what i would like to do, i am sure i will be messing around with something here in the near future! keep your eye in the DIY section!



Thanks for the quick reply!

Mike

[Slim]

there's no chance of bringing in snake mites or anything like that.

You must not live in Florida.

[AM1GROSS]

You must not live in Florida.

i dont! i live in good ol' VA...

Mike

[Snake Judy]

You must not live in Florida.

Snake mites aren't native to North America and the nymphs only have a window of a few days to find a reptile host, so you'd have to gather material somewhere that an infested escapee snake has very recently rested. Not impossible I guess (particularly in Florida!), but chances are slim, Slim.

[O'Mathghamhna]

You must not live in Florida.

My thoughts exactly!

[chrid16371]

IMO you should sterilizate anything you put into a reptile enclosure whether it is bought in a store or from outside. Mites are not the only thing you need to worry about!!!!!

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