Cleaning Wood/Rocks from the Ocean

[UrbanChameleon]

So I just got back from Port St. Joe, FL. While on the beach I picked up some large rocks, driftwood, and seashells. I know I want to add one piece of driftwood in particular. It looks exactly like a wand from Harry Potter or something. Haha. Anyways, I've had it for about two weeks and I think its dried out as much as it is going to. I'm wanting to bake it but not sure about the temp on something that size.. or the fact that its still damp. Secondly, I'm wondering about a rock or two that I picked up. The only reason I would put them in his cage is to secure some vines that rest on the floor. Is there a proper way to clean them too? Should I just soak them in 10% bleach/90% water. I'm paranoid that there could be an octopus or something crazy living in that wand. You never know..

 

[Eltortu]

So I just got back from Port St. Joe, FL. While on the beach I picked up some large rocks, driftwood, and seashells. I know I want to add one piece of driftwood in particular. It looks exactly like a wand from Harry Potter or something. Haha. Anyways, I've had it for about two weeks and I think its dried out as much as it is going to. I'm wanting to bake it but not sure about the temp on something that size.. or the fact that its still damp. Secondly, I'm wondering about a rock or two that I picked up. The only reason I would put them in his cage is to secure some vines that rest on the floor. Is there a proper way to clean them too? Should I just soak them in 10% bleach/90% water. I'm paranoid that there could be an octopus or something crazy living in that wand. You never know..

Anything that you pick up for your reptiles set up should be bleached and bake in the oven. If it does not fit in an oven, let it sun bake for a few weeks. That is what I do anyways. Post pictures of your finds...