Driftwood from old reptile tank

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Just starting up my first 20 gallon and have some driftwood I wood like to add from an old reptile tank I had. It has not been used in a setup for about 8 years. I have already started soaking it but was unsure if because it was in a reptile setup if it could be harmful. Any advice would be appreciated.

 

[Tim Wheatley]

Reptiles can carry issues like Salmonella. I wouldn't use it, personally.

 

[tornadonick]

I would think boiling it should take care of it. personally i would just go for it. also like to add in that salmonella is easy to kill and most people over react to most salmonella outbreaks.

 

[TraceyB4602]

If you do plan on using it.... IMO you shouldn't, I would definitely boil the **** out of it. Reptile tanks carry all kinds if diseases.

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