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AustinASU said:It's fine just make sure you let it air dry for at least a week....then clean the area the tort will be in with a wet rag I prefer using roll on liquid rubbed I use it to build aquariums and reptile habitats...really good insulator.
NudistApple said:It's less to do with where you are letting it cure, and more to do with that fact that it is off-gassing. Even if it's totally dry, if it hasn't finished curing it's dangerous for you to breath and can be downright deadly to your animals.
NudistApple said:Some can take up to three weeks, but you can look up how long it is for your particular one. It may even say on the can!
mightymizz said:I used this exact same stuff, even asked about it in a new thread here, but I just missed your thread. I actually used some on the INSIDE of the enclosure so this also has me worried.
I am concerned as I don't want to put a tortoise in my new enclosure if there is a chance to possibly harm it from the fumes/gasses or whatnot.
I have heard 6 hours, a week, even three weeks. There has to be some way of finding out when this stuff cures/off gasses somehow.
How long of time did you decide to wait?
mightymizz said:I used this exact same stuff, even asked about it in a new thread here, but I just missed your thread. I actually used some on the INSIDE of the enclosure so this also has me worried.
I am concerned as I don't want to put a tortoise in my new enclosure if there is a chance to possibly harm it from the fumes/gasses or whatnot.
I have heard 6 hours, a week, even three weeks. There has to be some way of finding out when this stuff cures/off gasses somehow.
How long of time did you decide to wait?
cyan said:That's what I used to stain my enclosure. I let it sit outside under cover for a week and then set it up with the lights and CHE. I let those run, as they would with the tortoise in it, for another week before I moved anyone into it. Never had a problem and it's been in use for 6 weeks now.
As you can see I did the inside and outside with it. Hope this helps!
Alyssadaunvoit said:Thanks!!!
So I should wait 2 weeks... Bummer. They are living on my floor at the moment because one of my tortoises is having a respiratory issue from the tank I was hoping this table wouldn't take so long...but safety first!
Livingstone said:Theres a product called Green Seal, check that out. Its completely natural and doesn't off gas.
cyan said:I would. When I brought mine inside after a week the smell was still there and I worried about it intensifying with the heat and lights on, so to play it safe, I waited. Mine is also enclosed, with an open table you may not have to wait quite that long. If they are already having respiratory issues tho, I would not chance making it worse with the possible fumes from the stain.
Good luck!