Suitable alternatives to cork bark?

[JamieAlcroft1989]

As the title suggests I was wondering if there were and suitable substitutes I could use as hides other than cork bark? Just seems to be rather hard to get hold of in decent quantities and variation of sizes.. Not too bothered about aesthetics as my partner is very creative and will help set up enclosures in a way that looks as natural as possible regardless of material used.. Thanks in advance for any responses.

 

[Ultum4Spiderz]

As the title suggests I was wondering if there were and suitable substitutes I could use as hides other than cork bark? Just seems to be rather hard to get hold of in decent quantities and variation of sizes.. Not too bothered about aesthetics as my partner is very creative and will help set up enclosures in a way that looks as natural as possible regardless of material used.. Thanks in advance for any responses.

Yeah cut the end off a cup or flower pot or something similar.. picture 4. Example.

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[Smotzer]

The only other retail plant/wood material i have found and now use with some regularity is this ‘African Root’ stuff that my LPS carries as bulk purchase like they do cork bark. The stuff is extremely dense and heavy, I believe it is used for fish tank set ups for more tannin-rich water set up looks.

 

[cold blood]

driftwood from freshwater beaches or riverbanks

 

[Glorfindel]

Make sure it's very dry dead wood, Not Green

 

[Kada]

Depends what kind of enclosure you have. If it's fairly dry, lots of choices. I love older larger grape vine. When I kept chameleons i grew grapes for the sole purpose of getting the wood hehe. I also like various oak, arbutus, various gnarled fruit trees etc.

 

[Ultum4Spiderz]

Depends what kind of enclosure you have. If it's fairly dry, lots of choices. I love older larger grape vine. When I kept chameleons i grew grapes for the sole purpose of getting the wood hehe. I also like various oak, arbutus, various gnarled fruit trees etc.

Wish I had space to grow trees for wood. good way to avoid pesticides.

 

[Arachnophobphile]

I hand pick the wooden remains from Noah's ark on top of Mount Ararat.

This is some of the finest wood that has been perfectly preserved just for my collecting. My T's even grow bigger than average size from resting on it.

Some ad I've seen somewhere that for $19.95 in 5 easy installments gave me the coordinates to it.

Now in 2024 for $200 in 20 easy installments I'll share these coordinates with you too.

 

[TheraMygale]

As the title suggests I was wondering if there were and suitable substitutes I could use as hides other than cork bark? Just seems to be rather hard to get hold of in decent quantities and variation of sizes.. Not too bothered about aesthetics as my partner is very creative and will help set up enclosures in a way that looks as natural as possible regardless of material used.. Thanks in advance for any responses.

i find the driftwood to be a good alternative. If it has been bleached by sun and elements, you can not get better.

i just came back from a trip to the ocean. I collected so much wood,

go watch some of daves little beasties videos of plant harvestiing. Its pretty straightforward.

 

[Wolfram1]

Bark. literally any bark.

 

[Kada]

In recent years I have been messing around with guava wood. I never used to like it because it's a relatively smooth bark. But if it cut green and let it sit in absolutely scorching heat and direct sun, the bark slightly curls off the stem and has a real cool look to it. Plus it's easy to source in warm areas. I quite like it for "arid looking setups".