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Post Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 5:44 pm   Cork Bark?

Lookin for a slab or cork bark to make as a new basking area. Has to be at-least 13" in one direction. Everywhere I've checked doesn't have any.

None on eBay, (tillystuff doens't sell anymore)
None on Amazon.
Called about 10 local greenhouses/nurseries and they have none either. I'm at a loss here. I may have to make my own from eggcrate, but I was hoping i wouldn't have to...
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Post Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 7:19 pm   Re: Cork Bark?

Do you have Petco nearby?
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Post Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 7:21 pm   Re: Cork Bark?

Try this: http://www.amazon.com/Zoo-Med-Natural-E ... 787&sr=8-1
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Post Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 8:15 pm   Re: Cork Bark?

Local fish/aquarium/reptile stores will likely have it. I'm sure there are other ebayers that have it too...
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Post Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 8:39 pm   Re: Cork Bark?

I did see the ZooMed versions of it around the internet but I didn't think that was usable for a basking area.
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Post Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 11:14 pm   Re: Cork Bark?

I have the Zoo Med cork bark floating in my stock tank. My hatchlings get on it and bask in the sun with no problems.
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Post Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 11:54 pm   Re: Cork Bark?

Well I was looking for one to wedge on the tank, but none the less I guess it should work! Thanks!
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Post Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 8:46 am   Re: Cork Bark?

You can cut it and wedge it in the tank.
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Post Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2011 10:41 am   Re: Cork Bark?

I need an 18 inch piece of this stuff and I feel your pain - can't find it anywhere.
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Post Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2011 6:44 pm   Re: Cork Bark?

Have you tried ebay?
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Post Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2011 10:31 pm   Re: Cork Bark?

I've heard the xtra-large zoo med natural cork bark flats can be that big. Of course, it's 26 bucks, and you never really know what you are getting as every piece is different.
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Post Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2011 9:54 am   Re: Cork Bark?

There's a place near me here called Chicago Reptile House. They have cork bark for fairly cheap.
Their website is http://www.chicagoreptile.net/

You can try and email / call them to see if they will sell over the phone and ship.

Or if you want I can take a look next time I'm down there and grab something for you and ship it. You send me a check or paypal or something.
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Post Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2011 11:03 am   Re: Cork Bark?

Veipa that would be great if you could do that! I'll check out the website and see. Oh, and I have a PayPal.
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Post Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2011 12:41 pm   Re: Cork Bark?

Try calling first and see if they'll sell to you. If not, then we can work out some kind of arrangement and I'll take a trip over there.
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Post Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2011 4:35 pm   Re: Cork Bark?

Okay i'll let you know.
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