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Just a thought on the subject of branches...... If you find a big, old lavender bush that's had its day, rip it out of the ground and you'll find the roots are really twisted and interesting, from an aestectic point of view. The wood is pretty hard so it doesn't readily rot or distort, and the roots have a little of the lavender bush scent in them. A subtle, natural deodorant for your vivarium! Try it!