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    Default WHY ? does the leaf litter need to be boiled

    Here is a good reason - IMO- why leaf litter needs to be boiled prior to use.
    Here is a little pile of assorted debris from one bag of leaf litter.
    The seeds are cool, but most have insect holes ----> just think of the possible infestation(s) in an enclosure
    There's even a bonus ----a bird's feather! Yikes... that's doesn't have any nasty bugs !!

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    above -- it dries out very nicely.

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    Boiling for a few minutes may not get rid of all the nasty 'extras' .... but it will certainly help.

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    Default Re: WHY ? does the leaf litter need to be boiled

    *stares down at feather* lol

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    Default WHY ? does the leaf litter need to be boiled

    I have been told to microwave for 3 mins is this ok for dart frogs oak and sycamore leaves thanks


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    Default Re: WHY ? does the leaf litter need to be boiled

    Quote Originally Posted by Toonboymc View Post
    I have been told to microwave for 3 mins is this ok for dart frogs oak and sycamore leaves thanks


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    I would make sure that it is at least boiling for 3 minutes. With the amount of water you need to cover the leaves, it will take longer than 3 minutes in the microwave to get to a boil and kill things off.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Toonboymc View Post
    I have been told to microwave for 3 mins is this ok for dart frogs oak and sycamore leaves thanks


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    Microwaving a dry material is very bad for your microwave. Boiling is much safer, but if you insist on using a microwave, place a small cup of water in with the dry material and microwave for no more than 30 seconds at a time.


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    Default Re: WHY ? does the leaf litter need to be boiled

    It didn't even occur to me that they might be microwaving without water
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