Red Eyed Tree Frog Beginner

[frogeyes]

Always a good idea to boil wood and vines and then bake in the oven to dry on a low temp... like 125F. The boil and bake combo will kill any parasites or bugs on or in the vine.

I washed them thoroughly, then put them in the freezer for about 20 mins, and now I'm baking them at 200. Do you think this will be enough? Or should I boil as well?

[DigitalPunk]

The boiling will kill more bugs and parasites that freezing will. I would boil just to be on the safe side myself, but that is up to you.

[Strider18]

Paul hit everything right on the spot You should boil the vines if you can, but I have just washed mine with hot water and been perfectly fine after the mold stops. I know many people are cringing at that statement, but I was antsy so I rushed it :P But then again mine came from a tree we cut down in our front yard which was pesticide free. I hope this helps!

[frogeyes]

Thanks for the input DigitalPunk and Strider18!

I quickly found out that I had way too many branches/dead vines, so I decided to incorporate them around the tank as well. Also planning on building a "skirt" for the stand.



and then here's a pic of the inside at an angle...




ABG mix is on its way, as well as some frog moss. Canister filter will be installed soon. After that I need to pick up a thermometer, hygrometer, repti-fogger, and plants... and of course frogs and springtails later on

[Strider18]

Np So far it is looking good! Can't wait to see it finished.

[frogeyes]

Np So far it is looking good! Can't wait to see it finished.

Thanks! Getting there step by step haha.

[Strider18]

Hope you have fun building the tank!