Tons of black granules appearing in snakes cage?? Help

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. Bake the wood in the oven between 375-420 degrees. The time it should be left in the oven depends on the temperature you set it to. Make sure to keep an eye on it at all times while it’s baking to avoid fire hazards. This is also why it’s important to soak your wood in soapy water for as long as possible...

I'd urge great caution when "baking" wood decor to kill bugs or pathogens. I've done this before, & I agree with soaking the wood first in water (only), I'd never go higher than 250* on the oven...actually 200* was just fine. Please don't start a fire in your kitchen! It's very easy to get side-tracked, so don't: set a timer, stick around & use a "slow oven" for baking wood. About an hour or so should be adequate. Freezing does not usually kill stuff in wood, don't waste your time or food space.