I was wondering how you clean off rocks and branches so that they are safe for a beardie? And does anyone know the best online place to buy crickets?
Thanx
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Cage acscsories and crickets
Chonglover
Apr 05, 2005 07:16 PM
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PHLdyPayne
Apr 06, 2005 01:21 PM
I can't answer your second question, unfortunately, but can advise checking the breeder/dealers/stores list on the main kingsnake page (a link is also above on this page, with the others).
As for cleaning rocks and wood:
Rocks should be washed and scraped (an old toothbrush works great)to remove dust, dirt and any critter eggs that may be stuck on them and plant matter (if it's a river stone, their can be algae etc). Then soak it in a bleach/water solution for a couple hours, rinse well and let air dry. Wood can be baked in the oven for about 2-3 hours at about 250F, or if too large or unwieldy for the oven, soak in a bleach/water solution for several hours, rinse well and air dry for about a day.
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PHLdyPayne
ianstarr
Apr 06, 2005 01:41 PM
Sterilizing natural materials is typically not a concern (as it pertains to the health of your dragon). If it is a concern to you for some reason then that is fine. Branches, rocks etc. from outside are fine to use in your enclosure.
I use Bassetts cricket ranch regularly and they have been very good.
http://www.bcrcricket.com/crickets.html
Good luck.
Ian
