CypressMulch?

james.w · #1 (**permalink**) 08-07-2010, 11:23 PM

I bought some cypress mulch from petsmart to use as substrate to try and get the humidity right. Astro turf just isnt doing it. I heard you need to bake it before use to kill any pests. Can someone explain to me how to do this? Thanks in advance.

James

tucuxi88 · #2 (**permalink**) 08-07-2010, 11:42 PM

It isn't very hard but honestly I think freezing it is a lot easier.

james.w · #3 (**permalink**) 08-08-2010, 08:05 PM

So I froze the mulch over night. Do I just let it thaw out and than I can use it?

ioctoberdrums · #4 (**permalink**) 08-10-2010, 01:45 AM

let it get to room temperature and youll be ok. i used cypress for quite some time, but the baking/freezing got to much for me!

LooseAFur · #5 (**permalink**) 08-10-2010, 01:51 AM

Yeah the baking can get a bit annoying. If you have a chest freezer thats the way to go.

SandwichFace · #6 (**permalink**) 08-10-2010, 02:04 AM

Is this the way to go....Ive been using the trex stuff from petco, as I couldnt find any at the last show...should I still freeze the stuff?

RevMojo · #7 (**permalink**) 08-10-2010, 03:19 AM

Anything brought in from a pet store could potentially carry parasite, especially reptile specific parasites. I prefer products from Home Improvement stores, as you typically get a lot more for your money.

As for baking it, I used to do 200 degrees for an hour, stirring occasionally.

VexalUntil · #8 (**permalink**) 08-10-2010, 03:25 AM

I get mine from Lowe's and spray liberally with Equate Lice spray before putting the snake in.

For me it's just not feasible to bake four 2 cubic foot bags whenever I change bedding.

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