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Old 25-10-2006, 04:28 PM
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am i right in thinking that pine wood shouldnt be used to make vivariums?
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Old 25-10-2006, 05:19 PM
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i was told its toxic but im not sure if its true
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Old 25-10-2006, 05:39 PM
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I always thought the same and pine couldnt be used but there was a seller on ebay not so long back, might still be selling them, making vivs from pine and selling them so Im a bit confused myself
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Old 25-10-2006, 06:06 PM
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Pine should not be used when making vivs or used for substrate.The sap from pine is extremely toxic to many animals especially reptiles.
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pine should not be used,I'm sure you know but neither should cedar.
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