what kind of branches to use?

[techgirl]

what kind of branches are best to use with beardies? how long do they need to be baked? he is growing fast and it won't be long until i have to move him into the 55 gallon tank. i'm trying to figure out what substrate would be best to use with him and what would make a good basking spot. he eats mealies from a bowl and i don't have to worry about him eating sand if i decide to use it. i would like to know what everyone uses and what they think of it. thanks for the info.

 

[SIRS]

for my beardie i use cypress only cause i have so much of it but i also have tile with a piece of wood stopping the mulch for going to that side for branches i have a huge piece i bought originally for a fish tank way to much paid almost 100 dollars but i also have some wood i found what i do is take all the bark off then soak it in some water and bleach then i throw it in the oven at 250 300 for a couple of hours haven't had any trouble with wood since i been doing that for the size i would try and get one big enough to wear he can get close to the basking area with out being on top of it hope this helped

 

[techgirl]

forgot to ask, what is everyone's opinion on the reptilite substrate? anyone here use it? thanx

 

[Rebel Dragons]

I use sand blasted grapevine as branches in my enclosures.

I'm a sifted play sand advocate and have used it for 5 years now. I don't even look at other kinds of substrate anymore.

 

[Reptileking636]

I use mesquite branches from the tree in my backyard, and sand blasted grapevine.