Wood & Rock Decor (All)

What Sets Our Decor Apart

Bioactive terrariums are our specialty, and we've been doing this since 2009. We know our customers care for some of the most sensitive flora & fauna in the world, and we've got a pile of policies in place to ensure our wood lives up to it's reputation for quality. Of course the decor on this page is totally chemical free, but that's a pretty big understatement. To start, we don't allow walk-in business at our facility, so the only people who physically handle our wood decor are trained staff. A sign at our shop's entrance forbids the use of aerosols, perfumes, and cleaning sprays while disallowing animals, plants, and supplies being brought into the shop by visitors. We shape pieces in our wood shop, grade everything by hand, carefully select pieces based on customer requests, and specially arrange wood assortments based on enclosure size. (In our Background Kits) To make a long story short, we go way above the norm when it comes to our wood decor, and we're confident you'll love what we ship!

Wood, Decor, and Hardscape Design

There's a whole lot to consider when designing a hardscape, but we've got all the wood decor and other tools to help you get the job done right. Every enclosure is different, and every designer has totally different goals. While some folks might prefer a quick & simple Heavy Duty style background, others might prefer a full blown Custom Background. In any case, we recommend checking out the links below for a bunch of information, inspiration, and advice. We're happy to help with any style you can think of, so if you've got any questions don't hesitate to reach out!

Basic Terrarium Wood Cleaning Info

As noted in our "About Our Decor" info panel, our wood decor is absolutely top-notch in terms of quality & cleanliness. We endeavor to go above and beyond, and offer the absolute best quality wood decor in the USA. That being said, we do recommend cleaning and/or disinfecting wood decor before adding them to your terrarium as an added precaution. Scrubbing and washing wood decor with a brush and water is a good bet for natural decor which can often arrive a bit dusty from storage. For disinfection of small and medium sized decor, boiling them can be a good and simple bet, and is typically the option we use most often in house. When necessary, we'll boil the top half of a piece first, then flip the wood to boil the bottom half later in a very large pot. For larger/thicker pieces, freezing/heating has worked well for peace of mind, too. We'd recommend googling "how to disinfect terrarium wood^{ext. link}" for more advice on that end, as baking wood decor can be a dangerous procedure if not done carefully. If your wood decor will be adhered in place using silicone and your method of cleaning moistened the wood decor considerably, we'd recommend leaving it out to dry completely before proceeding.

The boiling/cleaning/sanitizing procedures outlined above should be attempted by adults only, or under close adult supervision.