Eucalyptus Bark ?SAFE?

[Hoosier]

Hello, I was wondering if using eucalyptus bark would be okay for the scorps. I noticed the bark carries oil that can stain the cement. Does anyone have any experience in using this kind of bark in their tanks???

 

[carpe scorpio]

Never heard of anyone using that stuff, if it's for an emp, why not do the peat/soil thing?.

 

[ThatGuy]

well if the bark can do somthing like that, i might take some caution

 

[Black Hawk]

i think u want to use it for a hide right? and ya, i wouldn't risk it...

 

[Spider-man 2]

No, don't use it. Eucalyptus plants carry a toxin that is harmful to most animals. Adult Koalas are one the mammals immune to the toxin's effects.

They may have found a way to get rid of the toxin to enable it for sale, but I still wouldn't trust it.

 

[Hoosier]

Oh yea, I want to use the large pieces of bark as hides for scorps. I thought they couldve been toxic because they stain everything.

 

[Spider-man 2]

Sounds like more of a hassle then one would want to deal with.

 

[ThatGuy]

im just wondering were your getting your hands on that kinda stuff any ways , you come from Autralia ?

 

[Black Hawk]

nah, he's from CA right? i have them near me to, the toxins kill all little plants trying to grow under them, i find it quite interesting. maybe if u had a scorp from Australia it might not affect it :?

 

[Kugellager]

Don't use it...natural oils in it are not good for bugs...the same thing goes for cedar or other pine bark/mulch. The natural oils in these products can harm or kill you scorpions.

John
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