I know that this thread is old, but I just came across it today...am very..very new to the herp world and am doing a lot of reading..these "logs" are wonderful...the split ends and hidey holes are great...how do they get made??? The brands of paint --are they USA available...and what kind of techniques do you use for the actual paint part? Have you ever tried to attach a "branch" using a predrilled hole or adhesive to further your log science??? Hopefully you will read this message...Thanks, Judy