has anyone ever tried this? how is it? bad experiences?
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pine bark as bedding
verve
May 14, 2003 06:01 AM
Replies (5)
soweto
May 15, 2003 07:37 AM
I've never used pine bark (can't get it in the land of OZ) but I have used other types of bark. I stoped using it because it was just too hard to keep clean.
verve
May 16, 2003 04:59 AM
goodday mate! the pine bark that i bought is from australia(that's what it said on the packaging..)
Soweto
May 17, 2003 10:04 AM
Hello again,
Sorry, I must not have made myself clear. Yes we grow pine (export some of it too 
) and yes we can buy pine domestically. However, I have never seen it sold in a reptile store. Most places sell red gum chips. If you are interested there is a market overview of Australia’s softwood (pine) plantations at the link below. Sorry, it’s a bit dated but it might explain why your pine was grown in Australia.
http://www.ausagrigroup.com.au/download%20files/aag%20market%20overview_softwood%20plantations.pdf
bloomindaedalus
May 15, 2003 07:39 PM
np
Soweto
May 15, 2003 08:00 PM
I know Cedar is toxic but I didn't know that pine was. Obviously treated pine would be bad. I have no idea if pine is toxic or not. It dosen't usually get used in Australia.
