Autoclaving for Driftwood?

[Sunshine]

Wood found outside should be boiled until it is waterlogged and sinks to the bottom. I'm not sure if an autoclave would be safe? Max temps in standard ovens should not exceed 200f. Make sure you have a fire extinguisher near just in case Here is a great article by Sludgemunky on sterilizing wood for vivarium use: http://www.caudata.org/cc/articles/wood.shtml

[jlfrogfan]

Wood found outside should be boiled until it is waterlogged and sinks to the bottom. I'm not sure if an autoclave would be safe? Max temps in standard ovens should not exceed 200f. Make sure you have a fire extinguisher near just in case Here is a great article by Sludgemunky on sterilizing wood for vivarium use: http://www.caudata.org/cc/articles/wood.shtml

Thank you! I figure it might not be worth the risk at this point. I found some ghost wood at a great price (if you're interested, it's from saveoncrafts.com). I'll probably end up using that!

[Sunshine]

I got a piece of ghost wood and a manzanita branch from them a while back! I hope you will post pics of your viv build!

[jlfrogfan]

I got a piece of ghost wood and a manzanita branch from them a while back! I hope you will post pics of your viv build!

Most definitely!

[flybyferns]

The autoclave will give off a bit of pressure as well , of which might help those hard to get to areas.
I have never autoclaved wood, however.... so not sure?

I bake and then scrub it really well with a scrub brush.

[DigitalPunk]

I soak my wood then bake in the oven at 225f for an hour. I keep an eye on the wood, but with it being wet the chances of it drying and bursting into flames is really low.