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How long should wood stain dry before is safe.....?????

Psylynt Sep 14, 2004 07:57 AM

I've recently built a vivarium composed of wood & glass. The 'outside' (only) is stained. The enclosure has a screen roof... Was wondering how long should I let the enclosure sit before it's safe to put my cresteds inside. I stained it twice Saturday (today is Tuesday). I had a fan blow on it all day Sunday to help the drying process.

I'm not all that familiar w/ the sensitivity of a crested gecko's smell. I'd bet it is more than a person's. I can hardly smell the stain on the enclosure (as of last night). Has anyone had any experience with a situation like this? Any help is appreicated. Thanks.
~Ben
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0.0.2 Crested Geckos (Milkdud, Cosign)
0.0.2 Common Snappers (Bubbles, Shoe Shine)

Replies (2)

drkfantasy Sep 14, 2004 09:21 AM

In the forum for vivarium construction the general rule seems to be until you can no longer smell the stain .
Myself I have 8 screen cages I built of wood and I let each one stand in open air for a week and none of my cresties have ever seemed to suffer any ill effects.

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