Anybody ever tried Eucalyptus mulch? I have used Cypress mulch for years with good results, but recently saw Eucalyptus. I'd like to use it, particularly in baby racks, because it is cut finer with fewer big chips.
Thanks, Dave
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Eucalyptus mulch
survey33
Oct 18, 2006 08:32 PM
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ChrisGilbert
Oct 18, 2006 09:51 PM
Not mulch, but I did use a Eucalyptus based substrate for my Australian Water Python when I had it. Gave off a nice scent when misted. Though now, I don't know if there were oils that were bad. I presume that since I had an Australian species, it wouldn't be affected by it. You may want to look into any possible toxicity.
zefdin
Oct 19, 2006 11:16 AM
I'd be careful, I think the koala's get loaded from the stuff. Seriously, they fall out of the trees sometimes from eating too much. This link says there are over 500 varieties, and the koalas only eat a few. How do you know from which variety the mulch is made? I wonder if you can smoke it? I'm sure some Aussie has tried. LOL 
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robyn@ProExotics
Oct 19, 2006 02:47 PM
the oil makes it water repellent, it looks like it might work, but is actually horrible.
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survey33
Oct 19, 2006 04:46 PM
Thanks All for the input.. I'll avoid it.
raisnok
Oct 21, 2006 10:46 AM
thats a very good point..... i was also thinking the scent of it might would have an adverse effect?
