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Arachnobaron
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I spotted some nice looking fallen branches on a walk, and I was inspired to try and make some supplemental substrate for my millipedes. I've attached pictures of the wood in question. This is my first try at this, so I had a few questions:
1. I believe these are the remains of oak branches (correct me if I'm wrong). I found them under some oak trees.
I broke a couple of larger pieces apart with my hands. As far as the color, does this look like a proper level of rot? (I threw out some that were a darker grey.)
2. I kept the insides, but should I have kept the outer bark, is it useful?
3. The smaller branches, I can't break these apart with my hands, but they snap in half easily. Are they ok to use as is?
4. Some branches have some moss/lichen on them I think. Is it ok to leave this on there?
5. I stuck it all in the freezer. I'm going to thaw it out and bake it at 200F for 2-3 hours tomorrow. There were some tiny earwigs and other little critters (no isopods) running around as I tore the wood apart... is it fine to leave their dead little bodies in there?
And that is all I have so far, I think. Any help is appreciated!
1. I believe these are the remains of oak branches (correct me if I'm wrong). I found them under some oak trees.
I broke a couple of larger pieces apart with my hands. As far as the color, does this look like a proper level of rot? (I threw out some that were a darker grey.)
2. I kept the insides, but should I have kept the outer bark, is it useful?
3. The smaller branches, I can't break these apart with my hands, but they snap in half easily. Are they ok to use as is?
4. Some branches have some moss/lichen on them I think. Is it ok to leave this on there?
5. I stuck it all in the freezer. I'm going to thaw it out and bake it at 200F for 2-3 hours tomorrow. There were some tiny earwigs and other little critters (no isopods) running around as I tore the wood apart... is it fine to leave their dead little bodies in there?
And that is all I have so far, I think. Any help is appreciated!
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