i didnt know if this was the right area but....

[heckyess321]

is plum tree toxic to snake?? i have like 15 plum trees that are like 10 feet in my backyard and i was wondering if i could cut them down and use them as climbing posts. info will really help thank you

[JuliusSqueezer]

No fruit tree wood that I'm aware of is toxic. Some are pretty sappy though. Plum trees are usually pretty rough and the bark has lots of hiding spots for bugs. Got any crepe myrtle? That stuff makes awesome climbing branches.

[heckyess321]

no just cherry trees and plum trees. well i would clean it as best as i could and everything. would it be safe?

[JuliusSqueezer]

Short of being full of bugs, sharp thorn like twigs or sticky sap, it's safe.

[heckyess321]

well i would sand all the sharp stuff off and try to kill as many bugs i can wit non toxic stuff then use them that should be ok si?

[JuliusSqueezer]

If the pieces are small enough to fit in your oven, a half hour at 250 degrees will kill any bugs. Please don't burn your house down. If it's a gas oven, make sure no wood is near the flame.

[heckyess321]

ha its electric. could i just put it over a fire? or something

[JuliusSqueezer]

no. unless you want a camp fire. You can wait till winter when there are no bugs if it's too big for the oven.

[heckyess321]

ya they are kinda like 10 feet lol

[JuliusSqueezer]

This is by far the longest conversation about a stick I've ever had.