Our XL show-grade, virgin cork bark tubes are a popular option for natural decorative backgrounds, hide areas, basking platforms, and grand centerpieces in your terrarium, and many other possibilities.
100% natural cork bark harvested from Portugal. Each piece is unique and some are slightly curved. Bean Farm cork bark tubes are durable, light weight, rot resistant, non-toxic, soft, and buoyant.
Extra Large tubes are approximately 6" to 10" in diameter and 28" to 36" long. Our cork often comes with live moss or lichen, and each piece is beautifully unique.
If you have a certain size you want, email us at beanfarm@beanfarm.com or call 866-708-5882 and we can help.
Virgin cork can be used for terrariums and reptile habitats; the cork tubes make an ideal area for frogs, reptiles, snakes, lizards and other animals to have a safe place for sleeping, resting of hiding. Zoos around the world use virgin cork bark to create safe habitats.
Cork bark is a type of wood that holds up very well in most environments, from desert backgrounds to tropical, ranging from ultra dry to ultra humid. It is versatile because it can easily be trimmed and can be used as decor or incorporated into custom backgrounds and vivariums.
Virgin cork is the bark that comes from the cork tree the first time it is taken from the tree, when it is 30 years old. It's an environmentally and ecologically friendly renewable product. Virgin cork bark is an outstanding addition to a reptile, amphibian or invertebrate enclosure. We sell assorted pieces of flats that can be used as a display centerpiece, or for making vivarium or terrarium backgrounds, basking platforms, or hideouts in big enclosures.
Cleaning Tips: While our premium quality wood is stored carefully away from the public, we recommend cleaning and/or disinfecting wood decor (purchased here or anywhere) before adding it to your terrarium:
- Simply wash the cork bark by scrubbing it with a brush and water.
- For less bulky pieces, you can disinfect cork bark by boiling it. When necessary, under adult supervision, you can boil the top half of a piece first in a very large pot, then flip the wood to boil the bottom half.
- For larger or bulkier pieces, you can use a freeze/heat method but keep in mind baking wood decor is more dangerous than the recommended methods.
- Always dry out the wood completely before proceeding to add it to custom backgrounds with silicone.
