Bearded dragon stinky enclosure

Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2010 8:04 am Post subject: Bearded dragon stinky enclosure

Hi, I am new to owning bearded dragons, but have done a lot of research and am on the lookout for a red phase baby. In the meantime we bought a large vivarium custom made from Aussie hardwood, but didn't realise the inside of the enclosure smells like varnish, which can't be good. The front is sliding glass doors, there are 2 large vents in the back panel and 4 small ones in the lower front. Can anyone advise me on potential irritant risk to the baby if the smell won't dissipate and does anyone have any idea how I can get rid of it (be kind please, I'm new to all this)? Many thanks.

Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2010 10:16 pm Post subject:

Hi Octoberg,

Just continue to air the enclosure for around a week, the smell will eventually go away. Just keep the sliding doors open and in a nice dry well vented area.

Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2010 6:05 am Post subject:

You can help speed things up a bit by running a light in it as well. That'll generate a bit more heat and help "cure" the varnish.

Rick

Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2010 12:32 pm Post subject:

Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 3:11 am Post subject:

Thanks guys, I didn't think it would be that simple Very Happy

I've done it so hopefully that'll do the trick!