Safe wood for terrarium?
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18 years ago
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Comments (4)I believe T. spathacea is an old name for Rhoeo discolor, which I have. The common names are the same, at least, and it is in the Tradescantia family. And yes, I'd be certain that it's safe for PDFs, too. Pretty difficult to confuse with a wandering jew though. Does your plant look somewhat like a bromeliad? Can you post a pic? Aside from that, pretty much all plants are safe for frogs unless they have sharp spines or spikes on them. So no cacti or spiny broms. You do know that PDFs require bromeliads, right? Guzmania, vriesia, and neoreglia are all good choices (no spines, and come in a great variety of sizes and colours). Your tank should definitely include at least one brom. They like to sleep in the leaf axils, and will also lay their eggs there....See MoreWhere to get Safe/Toxin-Free Wood?
Comments (4)Most all woods are packed with a zoo of toxins that the trees use to defend themselves from insects or fungal infections-- polyphenolics, terpenoids, etc etc, virtually none of which have ever been tested for human toxicity, genotoxicity, teratogenicity, etc. Tropical hardwoods tend to have more, northern hardwoods less. Highly rot-resistant species like redwoods have the most. Chemicals added by humans probably constitute a trivial fraction of the total. Best advice is to not eat or breathe the wood, especially the finest particles from sanding. Use duct collection and personal protection like HEPA-filtered respirators, avoid fine dust by using hand tools, planes and scrapers rather than sandpaper, avoid tropical hardwoods, especially of you are sensitive to them --many woodworkers develop contact sensitivities to the rosewood related woods. That said, wood is pretty low on the list of hazards you are likely to encounter in life. I worry a lot more about cutting a finger off than the chemicals I might contact in handling wood. Look in your Yellow pages under hardwood lumber to find local sources, or contact a local woodworking or turning club. Folks there will probably be able to steer you to the best local sources. Clubs sometimes also have shared tool resources, or check out your local high school or vocational school for woodworking classes to gain inexpensive access to a shop as well as instruction....See MoreSafe wood option for kids bed frame
Comments (3)What exactly are your concerns? Avoid woods that have been treated for outdoor use and engineered woods such as OSB and MDF (that can off-gas). Other than that, the only concern I can think of is irritation during sawing and shaping, or if there is any allergic sensitivity. For example, my daughter has allergic sensitivity to aromatic red cedar....See MoreHelp! Which vines are safe(r) on a wooden house?
Comments (4)I talked to a carpenter who worked on a house with wisteria vine. The vine ruined the house. It was beautiful, of course, but did thousands of dollars worth of damage and when the owners tried to eliminate the wisteria it was another expensive venture. The trellis idea sounds wonderful. Morning glories grow fast and happy, but reseed heavily....See Morealaskanamazon
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