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I have decided to put some nice bamboo sections in our Cresteds' cage. Ive got 3 sections varying from 18" to 28", about 2" in diameter. The only place I could find such pieces was in a 6 foot section at Hobby Lobby. I've seen bamboo in some other peoples cages and it looks really nice. Unfortunately, the outside is sorta dirty. I have sanded the surface to remove any layer of dirt, and thouroughly washed them too. Is there anything else you guys would suggest I do? I have heard of people "baking" wood, but I thought that was to kill any bugs in it. I am sure there are no bugs in this wood. Plus, two of the pieces wont fit in my oven.

Thanks,
Mike
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mike

Any opinions?
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mike

By the time it reaches the consumer bamboo should have been already "cooked" to kill the bugs and bacteria that would eventually cause it's decay. I would recommend sealing it to prevent contamination and bacterial buildup. Poly/Varathane in satin finish would be fine.
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Hope this helps.

BigT
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