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@bella-jz6rr6 жыл бұрын
I Finally know what snow is
@mattburns48596 жыл бұрын
bella 3664366 TA DA🤗
@iamtheone65575 жыл бұрын
All we have is snow where i live 😭
@SnakeDude.4 жыл бұрын
I don’t know why but I sense sarcasm
@marybethhawver43864 жыл бұрын
Really?
@roughriderdave3 жыл бұрын
Cold white death
@Gorrem5 жыл бұрын
For big pieces you can also just cut them down to fit in the oven, use the oven method, and then reassemble them with nontoxic wood glue
@AnimalsatHomePodcast5 жыл бұрын
Hadn’t thought of that! Good idea 👍🏼
@Juliexe4 жыл бұрын
what if i cant cut it
@Gorrem4 жыл бұрын
Fvckitdxo3 then you should do the technique in this video!
@helenanimocks4 жыл бұрын
I don’t have an oven😐
@Gorrem4 жыл бұрын
@@helenanimocks well, that's a bigger problem than sanitizing wood
@majorocarina26036 жыл бұрын
Thank you! It was painful to see $25 sticks at the pet store and your information was just what I needed!
@AnimalsatHomePodcast6 жыл бұрын
You're Welcome :)
@Timothee_Chalamet_CMBYN6 жыл бұрын
Lol damn right, I was at petsmart and twigs there were more than what I make in an hour.
@AnimalsatHomePodcast6 жыл бұрын
Haha I know.... it's crazy!
@mattburns48596 жыл бұрын
Animals at Home Do something on venomous doesn't matter about the species
@MelpyMelperson6 жыл бұрын
That was the most informative video I've found on how to disinfect wood without being super long. So glad you made this.
@AnimalsatHomePodcast6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, glad it helped!
@jessicarose6223 Жыл бұрын
What I used to do is after bleaching items, soak the items in fresh water with fish tank water treatment. That naturally neutralizes the chlorine in bleach. I even tested it by dropping the treatment directly into bleach water and testing the water before and after. It was AMAZING!
@AnimalsatHomePodcast Жыл бұрын
That is super smart! Thank you very much for sharing
@penguine342 Жыл бұрын
@@AnimalsatHomePodcast Speaking of neutralizing bleach- Hydrogen Peroxide is a safe way to chemically neutralize bleach. Water can flush the bleach out, but you are not guaranteed that all the bleach is gone, because water doesn't neutralize the bleach, it just dilutes it. I would also advise bleaching your wood in a big tub outside if you can, because bleach fumes are not good to breathe. If you have a bathroom fan, turn it on, and open windows with a fan blowing out if you must use bleach indoors. Wear gloves and if possible a Multi Gas/Vapor respirator when working with bleach for an extended period of time.
@micahwalker51455 жыл бұрын
Love how he said he’ll cut that out but he didn’t
@AnimalsatHomePodcast5 жыл бұрын
😁
@JoaoSantos-my2kb4 жыл бұрын
WOW! I found this video while looking for ways to sterilize wood for my tarantula! The video is super informative and after scrolling down the comments, I noticed that you interacted with all of them, which was mind-blowing to me! Keep up the good work!
@AnimalsatHomePodcast4 жыл бұрын
Glad you found the video, Thank you for watching! If you keep spiders, then you might enjoy the podcast I recorded with Tom Moran from Tom’s big spiders: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/epd_eceC0J61np8.html
@kyndalyoung3 жыл бұрын
I am here for the same reason!
@douglynch90125 жыл бұрын
A method I've used on large pieces of wood and large pieces of rock slabs that won't fit in a oven or bathtub is to scrub them thoroughly and let them dry. Then place them in a vehicle in direct sunlight all day during the summer months. Temperatures in a vehicle with the windows up get incredibly hot in the summer months. The rock slabs I've done this way can't be handled with bare hands until they cool. I've never had a problem with my reptiles doing it this way.
@AnimalsatHomePodcast5 жыл бұрын
Hmm... interesting! That definitely sounds like it would work to me. It’s crazy how hot cars can get in the summer
@douglynch90125 жыл бұрын
@@AnimalsatHomePodcast ... I even will put my Aspen bedding in the vehicle for a day or two before I bring it in the house.
@AnimalsatHomePodcast5 жыл бұрын
Smart! I’ve done something similar, left bags of aspen outside in the winter (-20-30 C) for a few days. I once had an out break of wood mites from aspen... they’re harmless but I didn’t appreciate it haha
@oSTARCHILD4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. I lost a smaller tree in my backyard and have a ton of branches. I knew I could use them for my rainbow boa but never knew how to prep it.
@AnimalsatHomePodcast4 жыл бұрын
Right on!
@lolajones25325 жыл бұрын
this was really helpful, and now i know what snnow looks like. YAY
@AnimalsatHomePodcast5 жыл бұрын
😂
@alexanderfridayeagle91463 жыл бұрын
Did he... Did he just make a bad joke, say ''Ill cut that out'' and proceed to cut the branch out? This man is a legend!
@AnimalsatHomePodcast3 жыл бұрын
😂 yes I did...
@gabe86496 жыл бұрын
My favourite bit was when he turned the tap on in the bath and then the water went in a bucket
@AnimalsatHomePodcast6 жыл бұрын
😂
@dreahunn9694 жыл бұрын
Best video out there. Everyone talks to much you got straight to the point. Thanks!!
@AnimalsatHomePodcast4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! 👌🏼
@reptiliangarden6 жыл бұрын
This was so helpful! Thank you!!
@AnimalsatHomePodcast6 жыл бұрын
You are welcome :) Thanks for watching!
@MrsRemi3 жыл бұрын
That looks so much easier than people who would boil it for 6hs or the oven for 4hs+ and having the sticks soaked in water beforehand. I personally collected the sticks after a rainy day to skip the soaking issue and since they were really tiny and only for my isopods, I put them in the microwave for 5mins with some water. I'm not sure if it fully desinfected everything, but I feel safer that way than not doing anything at all!
@AnimalsatHomePodcast3 жыл бұрын
Yep I think the microwave method works fine as well! Thank you for watching the video
@krystalskyebrisson95124 жыл бұрын
Handsome, funny fella that loves his reptiles. You're good in my book sir! Thank you for the helpful video. 😊 I'm going to go branch hunting asap, in the snow I might add! 😜 My Ball Python, Hyde, is going to love this! ❤
@AnimalsatHomePodcast4 жыл бұрын
Haha thank you! You’ll have to check out the podcast as well, I think you would enjoy it! Good luck finding branches 👍🏼. If you have any other questions feel free to either send me a DM on Instagram or an email!
@TheStigma Жыл бұрын
I think the clean water soak may be unnecessary if you just give it good time to ventilate and dry. bleach is a very unstable chemical in open atmosphere and breaks down into water and sodium chloride (table salt). By the time you can get the wood thoroughly dry it shouldn't have any bleach left in it when using it dilluted like this - only a trace amount of salt. When it's dry and you cant detect the smell of the bleach anymore it should be pretty safe.
@nenahdm3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, I was going to put my driftwood in bleach but the oven method sounds much easier!! thank you for sharing
@AnimalsatHomePodcast3 жыл бұрын
Yep, it will be way easier!Thank you for watching the video! If you’re into reptiles, I recommend checking out the podcast as well. You can find it on KZfaq or any podcasting app
@rasputin7633 Жыл бұрын
Even if the wood combusted (which it won’t until 450) and began to burn, it’s in the oven. Something that’s designed to go up to broiling temperatures ranging between 500-550 F. 350 degrees Fahrenheit, has been the standard as long as I can remember. And hotter is better for killing pathogens and parasites, and burrowing insects.
@jtother.o.c.20592 жыл бұрын
You didnt bathe for 3 days bro. That's dedication.
@LKauf279 Жыл бұрын
Yeesss! I’m upgrading 4 snakes to their adult PVC tanks and I wasn’t interested in paying an arm and a leg for stuff!
@AnimalsatHomePodcast Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Have fun with the upgrades!
@loganbowen953115 күн бұрын
Am I the only one noticing the absolute clean guitar licks in the backround 😭
@AnimalsatHomePodcast15 күн бұрын
😂😂 KZfaq free audio library ftw
@liamfox21702 жыл бұрын
Thankyou, gonna go with the oven method saved me alot of money
@AnimalsatHomePodcast2 жыл бұрын
No problem, thanks for watching!
@jasonkelly79513 жыл бұрын
You are in fact my favourite person ever right now. Keep doing good work!
@AnimalsatHomePodcast3 жыл бұрын
Haha thank you! 😀
@ebibby70394 жыл бұрын
I heard you can soak the wood before putting it in the oven so that your a little safer with the wood burning and it boils the bacteria to death in there too. Just a little plus 😁
@AnimalsatHomePodcast4 жыл бұрын
Oh, that is a great idea! Thank you for sharing that 👍🏼
@hearttheart62292 жыл бұрын
I bought a rex brand chunk of wood from Petco about a year ago. Just now it got an infection of powderpost beetles. No idea how since I haven’t introduced anything from outside into or around the enclosure. But I’ve been trying everywhere to find a half decent guide to sanitization. Thanks for this!
@AnimalsatHomePodcast2 жыл бұрын
Yeah who knows, eggs could come in on the substrate… Or maybe they were just buried in the wood and waiting for the right conditions. Glad the video helped!
@samanthabarnett48954 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much I have a new baby savanna monitor. N today is day 1of building an enclosure. HE GROWS SO FAST.. LOL Can't wait for my little dragon to be fully grown!! Thanks again... Sam
@AnimalsatHomePodcast4 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Congrats on the new monitor, savannah monitors are great! I highly recommend checking out the podcast, there’s plenty of episodes at this point and many of them will help you design your enclosure. I cover lots of tips on lighting, heating, enrichment, and much much more!
@AnimalsatHomePodcast4 жыл бұрын
I’d love to see a picture of the enclosure when it’s done too! 😊
@lilithspears76797 ай бұрын
Awesome video!! Super clear and concise, really appreciate it!!
@AnimalsatHomePodcast7 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching! Glad you found it helpful
@SquidgytheGreat3 жыл бұрын
Perfect! Thanks for this, I've got a couple of sticks in the oven for my whites tree frog enclosure!
@AnimalsatHomePodcast3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you for watching! Good luck setting up your enclosure
@xdragonxmasterx67906 жыл бұрын
Could I use chlorohexidine solution as a substitute for bleach it’s a much more animal safe cleaning products most vets use.
@AnimalsatHomePodcast6 жыл бұрын
Yep, that would work fine!
@7nochannel5 жыл бұрын
Very helpful. Will do.
@AnimalsatHomePodcast5 жыл бұрын
Glad you found it helpful! 😀
@Blaze-wx8li4 жыл бұрын
Super helpful, thanks. This is exactly what I was looking for
@AnimalsatHomePodcast4 жыл бұрын
No problem! Thanks for watching!
@amyg.t.39195 жыл бұрын
Omg thanks. Got a few logs and didn't know how to sanitize. Now i know!!
@AnimalsatHomePodcast5 жыл бұрын
You are welcome! 😊
@DanielJacksonJ2 жыл бұрын
Excellent Video man. If anyone has a Dremel or multi-tool works wonders for sanding faster.
@AnimalsatHomePodcast2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Daniel! And great tip!
@NORTHERNEXOTICS6 жыл бұрын
I've done a similar video to this , awesome footage
@AnimalsatHomePodcast6 жыл бұрын
Oh awesome! I'll check yours out too!
@theroyalgiantgamer55865 жыл бұрын
I've just subscribed to your channel
@chrismaxie286423 күн бұрын
thx so much!
@AnimalsatHomePodcast23 күн бұрын
No problem!
@keishapetfamily6 жыл бұрын
Nice and great video
@AnimalsatHomePodcast6 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@staceyhughes76254 жыл бұрын
Your video has been so helpful. Currently have the wood in the bleach bath. Thanks for sharing this idea!
@AnimalsatHomePodcast4 жыл бұрын
Right on! Thanks for watching the video, I’m glad to help 😀
@ThePieFairy915 жыл бұрын
I'm lucky enough to have a massive oak behind my house that loses branches from storms. Nature does the hard work for me and all I need to do is remove rotted wood if there is any. I have a cool branch that was struck by lightning and is streaked with charred markings like tiger stripes. 👌 Now I know what to do with my unsightly pile of hoarded sticks! Thank you 😁
@AnimalsatHomePodcast5 жыл бұрын
Oh awesome! No problem at all 😁
@Eavalinc5 жыл бұрын
As always super helpful. Thanks man
@AnimalsatHomePodcast5 жыл бұрын
No problem! Thanks for watching!
@chiprobeson16582 жыл бұрын
I clean the bark off of my sticks with a pocket knife, it leaves the surface very smooth and with a little effort can cut off all those little nubs as well
@AnimalsatHomePodcast2 жыл бұрын
Good idea!
@thiwy_HPC4L4 жыл бұрын
Very well made video, exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!
@AnimalsatHomePodcast4 жыл бұрын
Excellent! :)
@Juanissleepy2 жыл бұрын
I was going to get it wet and scrub, then soak, then scrub and soak again then let it soak for 1-2 days. Put it in the oven after soaking for around 2 hours then put it in the freezer for 3-4 days then let it defrost and put it in the terrarium. But I was just gonna clean the cork bark. Not branches outside.
@pettips10136 жыл бұрын
You deserve more subs
@AnimalsatHomePodcast6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that!
@pettips10136 жыл бұрын
@@AnimalsatHomePodcast you are very welcome
@bapgirl16 жыл бұрын
thank you so much for this! I have a ball python and will get a boa soon... so now I know I can save 100s of dollars on wood I can just get outside 🤗 with a week to prepare in advance of course for the disinfecting process. thanks again!! 🐍❤️
@AnimalsatHomePodcast6 жыл бұрын
No problem! Happy to help :)
@eliassuorsa98383 жыл бұрын
I’ve heard a few times that you can also put the sticks in sauna.
@human0002 жыл бұрын
I love this channel, I just recently subscribed, and I plan on recommending it to other people 😊 Also could you do this same process with bark??
@AnimalsatHomePodcast2 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you! Yes, definitely although I would use the oven method for bark
@human0002 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@devinclark40372 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@AnimalsatHomePodcast2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@beth80952 жыл бұрын
Thank You
@AnimalsatHomePodcast2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@jmann88422 жыл бұрын
thank you
@AnimalsatHomePodcast2 жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@Jakesdaysvlogs Жыл бұрын
I felt like I was fishing in club penguin 😂
@AnimalsatHomePodcast Жыл бұрын
🤣
@dafish2561 Жыл бұрын
We would really like to see a video on how to deal with rocks
@AnimalsatHomePodcast Жыл бұрын
I would just scrub with soap and water, you could also use a disinfectant like chlorohexadine if you wanted too. Do not put rocks in the oven though!
@lachlanbernon96956 жыл бұрын
Thx very helpful!!! Would disinfectant and soaking it in a pool and then flushing it also work.i thought it might work just because it would completely submerged the larger types of sticks.can you also use paper bark as decor in you enclosure.btw this video is amazing and keep it up and you deserve all the subscribers you get in the near future.bye.... ☺☺☺☺☺☺😋
@AnimalsatHomePodcast6 жыл бұрын
You are welcome! hmm... I believe using a pool would work! Although you may want to soak it for longer than 24 hours considering the chlorine content wouldn't be quite as high. It would definitely be helpful when trying to disinfect large branches. Using paper bark for decor is an awesome idea, I will have to try that in the next enclosure I set up! Thank you very much for the support! I am glad you enjoyed the video :)
@mscir5 жыл бұрын
Well done.
@AnimalsatHomePodcast5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Mike!
@opa37942 жыл бұрын
Here for cat tree needs but I like the vibe.
@AnimalsatHomePodcast2 жыл бұрын
Haha thank you!
@opa37942 жыл бұрын
@@AnimalsatHomePodcast added bonus. Saw snow for the first time (;
@amandastakeonit7402 Жыл бұрын
Watched again, and shared.
@AnimalsatHomePodcast Жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you very much!
@amandastakeonit740211 ай бұрын
@@AnimalsatHomePodcast, did again. It's a popular question in groups and I agree with your video the most of any I have seen!
@AnimalsatHomePodcast11 ай бұрын
@@amandastakeonit7402 thank you 🙏🏻🙏🏻
@amandastakeonit74026 ай бұрын
@@AnimalsatHomePodcast, and again! Your tutorial is my favorite to share . Others aren't quite there or I haven't found them. I need to explore your channel!
@bmerceri695 жыл бұрын
I may have missed it but, what type of wood are you using or recommend?
@AnimalsatHomePodcast5 жыл бұрын
Pretty much how any hard wood tree are safe to use! I like maple or popular, just stay away from softwoods like pine, spruce, cedar, etc!
@ZoeYTYT6 жыл бұрын
AWESOME VIDEO!!! I got some second hand wood decorations from a friend is it ok to use this method with them??? My biggest concern is a bark reptile hide that still has some poop on it, will the oven method kill that? Or should I try something a little harsher?? THANKS
@AnimalsatHomePodcast6 жыл бұрын
Thank you! :) Yep I would say this either method would work fine for that! I would try and clean the hide with water as well as possible (they can be tricky to clean) before putting it in the oven.
@oliverpetersen39304 жыл бұрын
I hope what i did works. I soaked the pieces of woods which are small in size in bleach for 5 hours then boiled for 20 minutes followed by baking in the oven for 3 hours.
@AnimalsatHomePodcast4 жыл бұрын
That should definitely do it!!
@TheTitoMosquito5 жыл бұрын
Can you put a sealant over the wood to help preserve them further? Is there a benefit for doing that or is it not recommended?
@AnimalsatHomePodcast5 жыл бұрын
Yep, as long as you let it fully cure (can take a couple weeks) I don't see why you couldn't seal the wood.
@erykgadomski14784 жыл бұрын
Amazing thank you!
@AnimalsatHomePodcast4 жыл бұрын
No problem, thanks for watching!
@avaogara Жыл бұрын
I've collected branches n yes followed all your steps I did boiling water over the wood then dried ot out in a cool dry place why buy when nature gives you free
@AnimalsatHomePodcast Жыл бұрын
Exactly!
@craftyninjacat2 жыл бұрын
Wouldn't it be better to allow the wood to dry completely between soaking it in bleach and flushing the bleach out of the wood? If the wood is already saturated with water (and bleach), it won't take in any more water, right? But if it dries out first, then the clean water will be able to reach everywhere the bleach did and be able flush it out of the wood more effectively.
@AnimalsatHomePodcast2 жыл бұрын
You could do that but it will add a lot of time to the process. The bleach will move from an area of high concentration (the wood) to low concentration (the fresh bath water) via diffusion.
@AnimalsatHomePodcast2 жыл бұрын
In other words, it’s not that the fresh water replaces the bleach in the wood, instead it’s that the bleach is drawn out of the wood
@kendylrouthieaux2029 Жыл бұрын
Lol at first I thought.. wow.. 2 hours in the oven, but then I saw the 24 then 48 hr bleach process Oven ✅
@AnimalsatHomePodcast Жыл бұрын
😂 haha yeah… Suddenly two hours doesn’t seem that bad
@theroyalgiantgamer55865 жыл бұрын
What a great video thank heeps I will definitely be collecting my own wood. Shop brought wood is so expensive. Why pay when you can get it for free. Love this channel paula England
@AnimalsatHomePodcast5 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video!
@maryc44634 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Especially for a total newbie, thank you! One question, can you use some wood sealer on it to prevent it from breaking down or will that be toxic?
@AnimalsatHomePodcast4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! You could use a water based polycrylic if you wanted to seal it. But I prefer to let the wood breakdown, it's more natural! Every few years you may have to change the wood, but that's perfectly okay!
@maryc44634 жыл бұрын
@@AnimalsatHomePodcast thank you for replying 👍
@beezgobuzz Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I need to sterilize my lizards wood,and this was so clear and concise. Thanks!!
@davidbrown-554 жыл бұрын
Do you use the outdoor wood for dart frog tanks? If so, how long and have you used it not baked without any issues. Thanks
@AnimalsatHomePodcast4 жыл бұрын
I don’t own dart frogs, but I wouldn’t anticipate there being any reason you can’t use outdoor wood. I have always baked the wood I use.
@EvilToesock5 ай бұрын
Can the bleach solution be left in the tub and reused for another branch? What about another one? So three total.
@AnimalsatHomePodcast5 ай бұрын
Absolutely
@mrmouse-ol9pw11 ай бұрын
Now i know why sticks are so expensive at the reptile stores. Thats alot of work
@AnimalsatHomePodcast11 ай бұрын
Haha yes it is!
@mrmouse-ol9pw11 ай бұрын
@@AnimalsatHomePodcast the irony is I keep balls in big enclosures and they really like structure to climb around. I just found all this really neat cut branches that would work perfect. Knew I had to disinfect so I looked it up, think this is too much work tbh. U know, u could turn this into a business. I knew a guy in central CA that would go to wineries and grab all the gnarled wood, disinfect and sold it. Made enough to be his career. I think a sandblaster and a 50 gallon drum would make this easier. Also I have no idea what type of wood these branches are??
@AnimalsatHomePodcast11 ай бұрын
To be honest from my latest enclosure builds, I didn’t do any of this process. The last couple enclosures I did needed 6 foot long branches, and neither of these methods would work. I just kept the branches in my garage for a couple of months to make sure nothing crawled out of them, I also sprayed them down with a disinfectant solution. I think as long as you stick with hardwood and use healthy branches, you’re fine.
@mrmouse-ol9pw11 ай бұрын
@@AnimalsatHomePodcast could always use reptile safe disenfectent. 6'..wow. what do u keep?
@AnimalsatHomePodcast11 ай бұрын
Boas! You can see the build series here: kzfaq.info/sun/PLh5fybvrrZIdn1MHZNZqQt4rNx9jA12bL
@NailsByAdanja6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I was wondering about the part after you've put the wood in bleach and I couldn't really find what to do. Yes I did rinse of the bleach in water but definitly *probaly* not good nor long enough. I did however find something about a water/vinegar solution which would help with getting the bleach out. Do you think that helps as well? Also, if you have a bio-active set-up, is it really necessary to clean them with bleach? Also, great vid ♥
@AnimalsatHomePodcast6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 😊 Hmm... that’s interesting about the water/vinegar solution, I haven’t heard of that! I’m guessing since vinegar is very acidic and bleach is quite basic, the vinegar solution might help “pull” the bleach out of the wood quicker. Sounds like it could work! Plus vinegar is non-toxic so it probably wouldn’t hurt! Yes, even for a bio-active enclosure I would still sanitize the wood. Outdoor wood could carry pathogens that could be deadly to your animals/ or clean up crew in the set up. You never know what sort of things have buried themselves deep into the wood so better safe than sorry!
@fantasiadr2 жыл бұрын
Just for future people reading these comments. Do Not Mix Bleach and Vinegar! This can create Chlorine Gas which can be dangerous in high volumes.
@cyan20374 ай бұрын
@@AnimalsatHomePodcast DO NOT MIX BLEACH AND VINEGAR EVEN IF ITS DILUTED WTF
@anabogosavljev79243 жыл бұрын
Can I just bake them without bleaching, for plant terrarium???
@AnimalsatHomePodcast3 жыл бұрын
You Bet!
@daishatoomey14144 жыл бұрын
How do you clean a piece of wood that is 4.5-5 ft tall that doesn’t fit in tub....do you use out side garbage can ( of course cleaned first)
@AnimalsatHomePodcast4 жыл бұрын
Yep, that would work!
@sydni91216 ай бұрын
My stick is about 1 1/2 inches in diameter can I just soak it for 4 hours?
@AnimalsatHomePodcast6 ай бұрын
Yep that’s fine
@julie787010 ай бұрын
For big branches, do you think it's risky to use bleach to sterilize them if they're going into a bioactive enclosure where CUC will actually feed on the wood? I've got a big piece of driftwood going into my boas new enclosure, but I'm worried about spending hundreds of dollars on isopods (since bioactive is the goal) and then having them die bc there are still trace amounts of bleach in the wood that couldn't be rinsed out. Love your content!
@AnimalsatHomePodcast10 ай бұрын
I would just do a good of scrubbing, the outside of the Driftwood with soap and water to make sure there’s no debris/dirt. No need to sterilize it.
@julie787010 ай бұрын
@@AnimalsatHomePodcast thanks for the reply! The driftwood been sitting outside in someone's yard for a long time and it has some hollow areas where it would be hard to scrub properly, so I wouldn't really trust it like that. You think it's too risky to use bleach on any wood going in a bioactive enclosure then?
@AnimalsatHomePodcast10 ай бұрын
No I don’t think it’s too risky. I was more thinking that maybe it’s too large to soak. As long as you flush it well afterwards and let it completely air out your fine to use it in a bioactive set up
@d4dp0ol415 жыл бұрын
If you didnt want your moist substrate to deteriorate the wood, couldnt you do a clear poly sealer on it?
@AnimalsatHomePodcast5 жыл бұрын
Yep! I think that would work well 👍🏼
@davidvalenta93944 жыл бұрын
I cut some birch branches about 2"-3" thick, about 4' long, and they've been in a basement in plastic bags (no progressive bug signs, wood is drying out slightly) = what I'm looking to do is get the birch bark off . > Do I soak it (no tub available) -could I leave it out in a couple of spring rains (or would that rot the wood out?) or would i have to use a paint stripper wheel on a drill to flay the bark off & then painstakingly use a sander to smooth it out? ___ Any suggestions: appreciated.
@AnimalsatHomePodcast4 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure what the easiest way to remove bark would be... If you've had them for a while and collected them from an area without pesticides, etc. you probably don't have to worry about sterilizing them. I'm just not sure what to do regarding the bark issue!
@maddiec1149 Жыл бұрын
I found the perfect piece but it was in a tree line next to a bean field. The field hasn’t been sprayed in probably 10 months and it has freshly snapped off from the tree. I’m guessing within a couple weeks. It was laying on top of other branches right on the creek bank and not on the ground so it was probably 10ft from the bean field. I’ve prepped it and last step is bleaching and now I’m questioning whether or not to continue for my Burmese enclosure I’m building.. any advice is appreciated!
@AnimalsatHomePodcast Жыл бұрын
I’m sure it’s totally safe to use, especially if it freshly snapped off the tree! Just make sure you scrub and clean the exterior as much as possible
@davidvalenta93945 жыл бұрын
evergreens are pretty obvious, but how can you tell what species a tree is once fallen & no leaves? or are any deciduous ok for reptiles, as long as you're not dealing with evidence of sap?
@AnimalsatHomePodcast5 жыл бұрын
Yep, exactly. Pretty much most deciduous trees are okay provided there isn’t tons of sap. Usually you can find local guides online to help identify the native trees in your area as well.
@georgegiese74503 жыл бұрын
will this kill like ticks and little buggers like that?
@AnimalsatHomePodcast3 жыл бұрын
Yep!
@inaya17814 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Just curious to know, if I use the oven method for a small piece of wood, would it be safe to place in water for my turtle tank?
@AnimalsatHomePodcast4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Yep, that would be perfectly fine 👌🏼
@inaya17814 жыл бұрын
@@AnimalsatHomePodcast Thank you!
@LukeMcGuireoides Жыл бұрын
I was thinking about submerging some wood underwater, idk, overnight, drowning any pests. Think that'll work? I was especially interested in doing this with moss, since you can't really bake or bleach moss
@LukeMcGuireoides Жыл бұрын
Completely submerging it, with weights to hold it under the surface
@AnimalsatHomePodcast Жыл бұрын
I’m sure that would have some sort of positive effect. The other thing you could do is spray it with diluted hydrogen peroxide, that should kill the pests but won’t have any negative affect on the moss
@chatterbox33274 жыл бұрын
I baked a birch branch after loads of people saying its fine & safe, but now has strong wood smell is this going to mess with the snake, its been 2 weeks since I backed it still hums
@AnimalsatHomePodcast4 жыл бұрын
Nothing wrong with the wood smell! Your snake won’t mind at all
@chatterbox33274 жыл бұрын
@@AnimalsatHomePodcast thank you couldn't find anything out about strong scented woods and reptiles
@570exotics93 жыл бұрын
Were dud u get that piece if wood brotha I need one
@AnimalsatHomePodcast3 жыл бұрын
Outside!
@octaviacordara37653 жыл бұрын
Is apple tree wood ok to use? What other trees can I use? Like both your method for doing this just not got ceder tress around her just apple pear and cherry and I've found wood looks good to use just not sure what it is could use some help on if it's safe thanks
@AnimalsatHomePodcast3 жыл бұрын
Yep any hardwood trees will work fine. Apple trees and cherry trees are great
@Hairfire2 жыл бұрын
120 degrees Celsius.
@951Carlo3 жыл бұрын
How long do you bake for? How many 10 min increments?
@AnimalsatHomePodcast3 жыл бұрын
90-120 mins total
@nic44564 жыл бұрын
I bought a branch from a pet shop, and I woke up this morning to a wasp beetle sat by my snake! i should have disinfected it to begin with my I didnt think I had to since larvae must've been in there when I bought it
@AnimalsatHomePodcast4 жыл бұрын
Wow that’s strange… If it’s small enough I would throw in the oven for a while!
@nic44564 жыл бұрын
@@AnimalsatHomePodcast yeah will do, thanks!
@TheDramacist4 жыл бұрын
It's worth noting that a diluted bleach solution will lose its potency naturally. For example, a 10% bleach solution will only last about 24 hours. So if you're ever unsure how well you've rinsed the wood, just let it dry for a few days and the remaining chlorine will evaporate/decompose.
@AnimalsatHomePodcast4 жыл бұрын
Yes, great point!!
@YenCrew4 жыл бұрын
I don't know my trees though. Could you tell me what tree I have?
@AnimalsatHomePodcast4 жыл бұрын
If it has leaves you are good to go. Just stay away from anything with needles
@agentelvis813 жыл бұрын
Good video. IMO it's okay to just do a gallon of bleach per FULL bathtub, you're over a 30:1 ratio there and good to go. It's close enough and you don't have to worry about the pail or any counting or measuring :P A little strong won't hurt since you have to rather meticulously and thoroughly flush the wood regardless if you use this method. Also, the deeper the water, the more effective your "flip-over" is if you need to reorient the wood mid-way if it doesn't all fit, it increasing the overlap and the amount of wood submerged. Can't complain about the bonus free bathtub-cleaning, either haha.
@AnimalsatHomePodcast3 жыл бұрын
Great point! Haha yes... a free tub clean is always a bonus 😂
@actualark6 жыл бұрын
Hunting for branches is always fun but also a lot of work.... especially if you only have a little saw
@AnimalsatHomePodcast6 жыл бұрын
Haha yes that’s true.... I have the worst set of tools at home
@lostsilver11625 жыл бұрын
"For those who don't know what snow looks like, this is snow" Me, a Michiganer, with tears in my eyes: "Fuckin' tell them!"
@AnimalsatHomePodcast5 жыл бұрын
😂 seriously... those southerners have no clue what we go through!
@lostsilver11625 жыл бұрын
@@AnimalsatHomePodcast You can say that again, the best part was having snow days off when the roads iced over, it's sad to think they'll never experience that. Though now I'm in California and this sucks! Everyone is so relieved to be away from the snow since we're in northern California, but I miss it so much! Worse part is the only time I can visit is in the summer! But Michigan snow is crazy, maybe I can just get a glimpse, but I swear, once I get back home and see some snow, I'm gonna fall face first into it and stay there.
@AnimalsatHomePodcast5 жыл бұрын
As annoying as the snow can be sometimes... I would definitely miss it to! The holiday season without snow just seems wrong to me haha! But yes... snow days were the best 😎
@extraedgy10664 жыл бұрын
Can I do the same for rocks or is their a different process I need to take?
@AnimalsatHomePodcast4 жыл бұрын
I would just scrub rocks down with hot soapy water. There’s no real need to soak them, just need to remove whatever’s on their surface!
@XDD34DXD2 жыл бұрын
Hi great video question though when you do the bath tub method is it cold or hot water you use
@AnimalsatHomePodcast2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! I just use cold water
@dwyanewade87422 жыл бұрын
@@AnimalsatHomePodcast does it matter?
@AnimalsatHomePodcast2 жыл бұрын
@@dwyanewade8742 Nope, doesn’t matter
@karlopopovic8104 жыл бұрын
Could you cook the wood in salt water for example?
@AnimalsatHomePodcast4 жыл бұрын
Good question... I assume that would work. I would just make sure you flush the wood thoroughly afterwards. i.e. soak in fresh water for several hours to leech the salt out.
@Justice..-jp7hp11 ай бұрын
After bleaching my reptile wood can I put it in the oven after to dry it??
@AnimalsatHomePodcast11 ай бұрын
Yep
@crazywhitekid1991 Жыл бұрын
Is it OK if the bark stays on ?
@AnimalsatHomePodcast Жыл бұрын
Yep 👍🏼
@lilydd282 жыл бұрын
Can someone tell me please if this is something you got to do to the wood if you want to use it for decor or to make something that will hold food? I want to make some decor but need help on what to do with the sticks I get from outside.
@AnimalsatHomePodcast2 жыл бұрын
I’m not sure what you mean by “hold food”? If you want to use sticks from outside for decor, just follow the steps that I take in the video
@lilydd282 жыл бұрын
I want to make a cake stand with wood and round base on top. I saw someone using the blow torch but I dont know what is best so that's why I asked. I'll follow the video instructions if my wood trunks aren't too big. Thanks.
@georgethemonkey72393 жыл бұрын
i just got a snake and i was wondering while watching this. how do snakes outside go on the sticks but the pet ones can’t?
@AnimalsatHomePodcast3 жыл бұрын
Hey Chris, It's just better to be safe. In the wild animals are full of parasites and bacteria that can impact their health, and that is due to interacting with the microbes that exist in their natural environment. In captivity, it is just better to be safe than sorry. No need to risk introducing a bacteria, etc. that could make your animal stick. Thanks for asking the question!