Who here rinses, bakes, or uses other methods on susbstrate?

[HorseCaak]

I just bought a few bags or Orchid bark today to get my home ready for Tegu (that I don't have yet). I'm wondering if it is necessary to clean the stuff first. I know some people bake it and some people rinse it. What are your guy's experiences with this? Ever had bad bugs in it that are worrisome? Let me know. Thanks

-BLAIR

 

[DaveDragon]

I buy the 3 cu.ft. bags od Cypress mulch at Agway. They store it outside. I've never had a problem with bugs.

 

[Jer723]

I buy the 3 cu.ft. bags od Cypress mulch at Agway. They store it outside. I've never had a problem with bugs.

hey dave, my dad just called the local agway and they said they dont carry it anymore, because of some eco friendly organization who is spazzing because were using cypress mulch, im thinking about switching to repti bark, hmph!

 

[DaveDragon]

I buy the 3 cu.ft. bags od Cypress mulch at Agway. They store it outside. I've never had a problem with bugs.

hey dave, my dad just called the local agway and they said they dont carry it anymore, because of some eco friendly organization who is spazzing because were using cypress mulch, im thinking about switching to repti bark, hmph!

They still stock it in Meriden & North Haven, not too far a drive.

 

[Mvskokee]

i bake mine but more for humidity reasons

 

[Red Earth Exotics]

how does baking it effect how it holds moisture?