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Main Menu Home The Forums Photo Gallery Video Forum Tegu Chat (IRC) Helpful Info Messaging Your Account Contact Admin      Of Interest      Earn Revenue Add targetted ads and earn free income!      Tegu Books theTegu.com: Forums  Forum FAQ   Search   Usergroups   Profile   Login  Baking Mulch          theTegu.com Forum Index -> Tegu Housing View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message jugsgotcha Member Joined: Jun 07, 2006 Posts: 42 Location: New Jersey Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2006 11:07 pm    Post subject: Baking Mulch Does anyone bake their cypress? If so, what temp, and for how long? Back to top VARNYARD Banned Joined: May 16, 2005 Posts: 1164 Location: panamacity florida Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 12:14 am    Post subject: Yes, but I use a old microwave. You can get one cheap at a yard sale, flea market or salvation army store. But when you use a regular oven, you can put a thin layer on a sheet pan. set it on 300 and let it bake for 20-30 minutes. Repeat this process until you have enough to fill your enclosure. _________________ www.tegu.com and www.Varnyard-herps-inc.com Back to top starion88esir Member Joined: Jun 13, 2006 Posts: 42 Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 1:08 am    Post subject: Purpose being? Back to top VARNYARD Banned Joined: May 16, 2005 Posts: 1164 Location: panamacity florida Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 1:10 am    Post subject: To remove any parasites or bugs from the mulch. _________________ www.tegu.com and www.Varnyard-herps-inc.com Back to top jugsgotcha Member Joined: Jun 07, 2006 Posts: 42 Location: New Jersey Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 4:55 am    Post subject: excellent this will be way faster than freezing for a day. by chance what procedure do you use for the microwave? i'm assuming thin layer, but for how long? Back to top starion88esir Member Joined: Jun 13, 2006 Posts: 42 Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 10:25 am    Post subject: Not fo re-use just for first time use right? Back to top VARNYARD Banned Joined: May 16, 2005 Posts: 1164 Location: panamacity florida Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 11:39 am    Post subject: That is correct. It would be to treat a new bag of mulch. _________________ www.tegu.com and www.Varnyard-herps-inc.com Back to top VARNYARD Banned Joined: May 16, 2005 Posts: 1164 Location: panamacity florida Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 11:42 am    Post subject: As for the time in the microwave, it would be long enough to get it hot all the way through. You could put a fair amount in it, I like to use a plastic bag. This way it causes steam if a little water is added. This will kill any pests that might be in it. _________________ www.tegu.com and www.Varnyard-herps-inc.com Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         theTegu.com Forum Index -> Tegu Housing All times are GMT - 5 Hours Page 1 of 1 Translate to English using Google Language Tools:   Jump to: Select a forum General Site Forums----------------Site NewsWelcomeFun & GamesSuggestion BoxBusiness Ratings & ReviewsMembers LoungeHelpful Information Tegu Forums----------------Normal DiscussionGeneral CareHealth IssuesTegu HousingClassifiedsBreeding & GeneticsShow & Tell (Picture Forum)Lights! Camera! Action! (Video Forum) Feeder Discussion----------------RoachesCricketsRodentsOther Feeders Other Pets & Discussion----------------AmphibiansReptilesBirdsMammalsInvertebratesFish & ReefField Herping  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum Forums © Welcome to theTegu.com, Tupinambis merianae, Argentine Black & White Tegu, Giant Tegu, Tupinambis teguixin, Columbian Black Tegu, Columbian Black & White Tegu, Common Tegu, Black Banded Tegu, Golden Tegu, Schw.-Weiss oder Bänderteju, Tupinambis rufescens, Argentine Red Tegu, Red Tegu, Paraguay Red Tegu, Roter Teju, Tupinambis quadrilineatus, Four-striped Tegu, Tupinambis palustris, Tupinambis duseni, Yellow Tegu, Tupinambis longilineus, Rondonia Tegu, Blue Tegu, Tupinambis Teguixin ssp., Reptile, Reptiles, Lizard, Lizards, Alligator Lizards, Anoles, Bearded Dragons, Chameleons, Chuckwallas, Collared Lizards, Crocodilians, Cyclura & Ctenosaura, Frilled Dragons, Gecko Forum, Geckos Leopard, Geckos Rhacodactylus, Geckos Uroplatus, Gila & Beaded Lizards, Horned Lizards, Iguanas, Lacertids, Monitors, Mountain Tree Dragons, Plated Lizards, Skinks, Spiny Fence Lizards, Tegu, Tegus, Uromastyx, Water Dragons & Basilisks, crickets, feeders, mice, superworms, mealworms, cage, aquarium, enclosure, dealers, breeders, pet store, pet shop.....