Driftwood

[ray]

is there any reason i cant use driftwood i've collected locally as long as it has been cleaned.cause i have small stump section.that would look good in my vivarium.

 

[pinkerton]

make sure to scrub it good & cook it up. should be fine with that.
...unless the aniamal you're putting it with is sensitive to a particular wood.
make sure to soak it if you're putting it in the oven or microwave. they do catch fire.
i've heard others like to place the item within a plastic bag so that the steam actually helps to sterilise the wood and keep it moist, rather than evaporating off and leaving the wood too dry and thus catching fire on thin pieces.
-julie