Reusing Cork Bark

Subject: Reusing Cork Bark Tue 21 Jul 2009, 11:00 am

How many of you reuse cork bark? I've done rehousing and the old houses have used cork bark in them. Can they be reused? If so, what do you do to make them ready for the next occupant? Cork bark isn't expensive but I hate to throw away a perfectly good piece of used cork bark. Smile

Subject: Re: Reusing Cork Bark Tue 21 Jul 2009, 11:28 am

just bake it i guess
grrrrr i wish i can buy cork bark
none of my pet stores have it

Subject: Re: Reusing Cork Bark Tue 21 Jul 2009, 2:37 pm

I reuse it. I soak/submerge in plain water and then bake for 20-25 minutes or untill dry at 275 degrees. All the moisture soaked up will steam out any critters and pretty much steralize for the next use. I haven' had any issues and my T's do not seem to mind.

Subject: Re: Reusing Cork Bark Tue 21 Jul 2009, 4:52 pm

I must admit I reuse my cork bark aswell,
all I do is bake it, and store it ready for my next T,
no problems so far, and I really do think it is a waste to throw it away,
I am sure in the wild Tarantulas would use and resuse what they find hanging about

Smile

Subject: Re: Reusing Cork Bark Wed 22 Jul 2009, 5:25 am

I reuse it as well. I wrap it in tin foil, and bake it for 30-45 min at 350ºF

Subject: Re: Reusing Cork Bark Thu 23 Jul 2009, 1:27 am

I don't have ANY cork bark. It's rather expensive to order and ship. I think I'll just save some cash and buy some at the next Expo in October