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What is the best way to sterilize Cork?
I am setting up a new enclosure but will be using some older resources. I was just wondering what would be the best way to Sterilize the cork items I have. Thank you in advance!
Re: What is the best way to sterilize Cork?
I say boil it, since its so porous.
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Re: What is the best way to sterilize Cork?
That was what I was thinking as well. I was told by someone to Bleach it but with it being porous that scares me at the thought of some getting stuck in there. Rather be safe then sorry.
What is the best way to sterilize Cork?
I did some web reading and factories boil it to sterilize it before making cork boards and wine cork stoppers.
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Re: What is the best way to sterilize Cork?
You could boil it than probably bake it at a low temp while it's saturated with water if you wanted to be extra careful
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Re: What is the best way to sterilize Cork?
That was what I was thinking about doing, can't be too safe with my little guys; especially since the cork came out of another terrarium!
Thanks everyone for the help!
Last edited by helm96; March 21st, 2013 at 12:20 PM. Reason: add
Re: What is the best way to sterilize Cork?
Lighter fluid and a match should do the trick
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Re: What is the best way to sterilize Cork?
Lol, I will get right on that! That should be a bacteria free piece of ash after I get done! I think the frogs will love it!Originally Posted by deranged chipmunk
Lighter fluid and a match should do the trick
Re: What is the best way to sterilize Cork?
Dude! You could make it a post apocalyptic viv!! Lol
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Re: What is the best way to sterilize Cork?
Do a GS Mayan Calendar as the background!
Re: What is the best way to sterilize Cork?
See? Now the ideas are flowing! Lol maybe add in a holographic bust of nostradumus. Lol
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0.0.5 Dendrobates Leucomelas
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0.0.2 Ranitomeya Variabilis 'southern'
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Re: What is the best way to sterilize Cork?
LMAO, a holographic bust of nostradumus would be a nice addition.
All joking a side, I gotta say a post apocalyptic build could actually be pretty cool in a big enough tank!
Re: What is the best way to sterilize Cork?
I had thought about doing one for hissers or dubias. Sigh. Maybe down the road when I have tanks again. I still want to do a swamps of dagobah tank first though.
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0.0.2 Ranitomeya Variabilis 'southern'
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Re: What is the best way to sterilize Cork?
I would think that boiling would make it too wet. I was thinking more like steaming it, so it's not emmersed in water but the moisture and heat would do the trick.
(Bill, you are sooo creative)
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Re: What is the best way to sterilize Cork?
I am really looking forward to seeing the Dagobah setup. You have a talent my friend!
Re: What is the best way to sterilize Cork?
Thanks guys. I should be back in full force by the new year (crossing paws). This just gives me plenty of time for planning and engineering
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