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Other kinds of wood?

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I am looking for something a little more natural looking than just cork bark. has anyone ever used Malaysian hardwood or mopani? just wondering how they worked out if so.
 

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I've used mopani. What species are you planning on using it for?
 

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I am looking for something a little more natural looking than just cork bark. has anyone ever used Malaysian hardwood or mopani? just wondering how they worked out if so.
I saw some beautiful pieces of mopani at the reptile show over the weekend. Turning them around and saw the price (whoa!!), quickly placed them back down and went on my way. For a showcase enclosure, I would surely use it.
A friend and avid hiker, in AZ., sent a large box filled with cholla cactus to me. All were tubes, ranging 1"-4"+ ID, most around 12" in length. Stuff is used by florists, anchored in aquariums and now in my enclosures. [emoji3]
Hmmm!!! Can't seem to upload a pic. [emoji34] You can do a search to see images of it though. Might be another wood alternative to consider.
 

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I've used mopani. What species are you planning on using it for?
avic avic chubbs. Does it matter which species i use it for? is there certain ones i shouldnt? I was just wondering if mopani is mold resistant like the cork bark is?
 

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avic avic chubbs. Does it matter which species i use it for? is there certain ones i shouldnt? I was just wondering if mopani is mold resistant like the cork bark is?
No not really. I assumed you were using it an arboreal. Just make sure it's I a position where it's not gonna roll over or anything.
 

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No not really. I assumed you were using it an arboreal. Just make sure it's I a position where it's not gonna roll over or anything.
yeah i plan on anchoring it in a spot or 2 with hot glue. is is mold resistant do u know? isnt that the wood they put under water in aquariums?
 

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