Cedar is toxic. It emits fumes and that's why it repels insects in a cedar chest.Looking for alternatives, I saw Cedar Bark somewhere. Think that would work?
Does Las Vegas Exotics sell any supplies like this? Check their website,
Please try Amazon. And if your a prime member you will get it by the next day. If not it is still cheaper and it is by Zoo Med. I use it for my RT and she loves it.So I checked 4 different places and no orchid bark. I saw this bark at a local plant nursery for $5 and some change. Think it will work ok?
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MaggieWilliam Lee Kohler...what do you use for substrate in Eugene? I used to buy orchid bark in California but have always gone back to Calif to get it. You'd think that especially in Oregon tree stiff would be easier to find...
I’ve been using cedar mulch from Lowe’s for a long time and have no problems. My Sheldon is a beautiful sweet red foot. But now I’m wondering about using it But need to know exactly what kind of orchid bark to get. Love these site. You folks are kind and knowledgeable about tortoises.Looking for alternatives, I saw Cedar Bark somewhere. Think that would work?
Dead ON! I use the Cypress as the base layer and put a thin layer of Reptibark (fine fir) and it makes the $ stretch far!If anyone is near a Lowes, check out their garden center and look for Cypress Mulch in large 2 cubic ft plastic bags. This stuff costs $3.00/bag and goes a long way in an enclosure. It really absorbs & retains water when thoroughly soaked (not misted). It’s clean, safe n cheap.
You can get orchid bark from Amazon. Also I think that is cedar bark in photo and it is not goodSo I checked 4 different places and no orchid bark. I saw this bark at a local plant nursery for $5 and some change. Think it will work ok?
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I’ve been using cedar mulch from Lowe’s for a long time and have no problems. My Sheldon is a beautiful sweet red foot. But now I’m wondering about using it But need to know exactly what kind of orchid bark to get. Love these site. You folks are kind and knowledgeable about tortoises.
I’ve been using cypress mulch from Lowe’s for a long time and have no problems. My Sheldon is a beautiful sweet red foot. But now I’m wondering about using it But need to know exactly what kind of orchid bark to get. Love these site. You folks are kind and knowledgeable about tortoises.