Using Manzanita Wood in Reptile Enclosures

Manzanita wood is a premium hardwood sustainably sourced from manzanita bushes, native to Western North America. Here at Pangea, we offer two varieties of natural manzanita wood decor; Ghost Wood and Manzanita Branches. Our Ghost Wood branches refer to the thicker branches sourced from the lower parts of the bush, while our Manzanita Branches are the ends of the branches with many spindly forks.

Manzanita at a glance

• Sturdy hardwood decor
• Often features bands of red color
• Mildly resistant to mold & rot
• Often has a twisty texture - great for climbing
• Can be used in enclosures of any humidity range

Using Manzanita in Reptile Enclosures

Manzanita wood is a versatile hardwood that can be used to create climbing structures in virtually any reptile enclosure. It's red and tan coloration lends itself well to the aesthetic of arid enclosures, but it also darkens when damp to fit the look of temperate and tropical ones. 

This makes it a great choice whether you're keeping bearded dragons, crested geckos, chameleons, or virtually any reptile.

We find that the thicker branches of ghost wood are better suited for larger reptiles, while the spindlier branches of manzanita branches are better for smaller geckos that can navigate the smaller perches such as mourning geckos or chameleon geckos.

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