grapewood branches & jungle vine... looking for thoughts/ experiences on use of these

[Dawniegirl]

Do you use or if you don't use, would you use Grapewood? I'm worried about bacteria/ mold issues. Also I saw a thread about mold on a vine that looks similiar to the exo-terra jungle vine I bought. Although I can't remember what that vine was called. Any opinions on these products, Yay or Nay?!?!
Also posted a pick w/ the grapewood in his cage... (cage just started not done) the branch is sold for iguanas & was sandblasted (not sure if threated but I don't think so). Is "treated" good or no good? Should I remove it?
Thanks all!!!!

 

[jessica]

I use to have it in a couple of my cages but it up molding and it let off a stale smell after a few months. They don't seem to with stand a lot of water. They look pretty though.

I put mine out in the sun and let them dry out and now I use them in jungle gym for my guys to get window time.

Edit: I am referring to the Grape wood.

 

[Dawniegirl]

I use to have it in a couple of my cages but it up molding and it let off a stale smell after a few months. They don't seem to with stand a lot of water. They look pretty though.

I put mine out in the sun and let them dry out and now I use them in jungle gym for my guys to get window time.

Edit: I am referring to the Grape wood.

Then I better remove this from his cage & using the extra ficus. It is a shame... thought it would be interesting for him to climb on & it does look nice. Thanks!!!!!!

 

[jessica]

You can always utilze it though! Use it for your guy to climb on while you clean your cage and take pictures. Those Grapewood pieces add nice texture to pictures

 

[Dawniegirl]

You can always utilze it though! Use it for your guy to climb on while you clean your cage and take pictures. Those Grapewood pieces add nice texture to pictures

I agree!!! I have taken some real nice pics on "one" of them. Yep... bought 2 and they were pretty expensive, so I will definitly need to repurpose!!! I will continue to use the one I took his pictures on before for that still & I like the jungle gym sun idea. Think I'll put one in his baby cage if I can get it in there, for some fun in the sun time. That is once those warmer days come back, burrrrrr

Thanks!!!!

 

[jvpaouie]

Can't you coat them with some water-resistant paint or mixture that's not toxic for your chams?

 

[Dawniegirl]

Can't you coat them with some water-resistant paint or mixture that's not toxic for your chams?

Hummm?!?!? Something else to look into. Thanks!!!