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Ben Posted - 06/11/2011 : 18:35:04
Hi guys me again i was just wondering could i use something like say DETOL or similar rather than a reptile speciffic cleaners
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Snakesitter Posted - 07/11/2011 : 20:54:29
Chlorhexidine and Mint Disinfectant are both safe options. A 5% bleach solution is safe *only* if you follow it up with a clean water rinse and then wipedown...and keep the snake well away during the process. But I generally only use bleach in a cage if an animal has been sick or passed away.
Ben Posted - 07/11/2011 : 18:37:37
Thanks again guys best be safe than sorry
CDN_Blood Posted - 07/11/2011 : 12:04:47
Some chemicals have been known to cause neurological disorders in snakes, so you have to be very careful. A lot of folks use a diluted bleach solution, but I've only ever used water to clean. Occasionally I'll use a mild dish washing detergent if necessary, but that's as far as I'll go, personally.

What is it that you need to disinfect?
Mamma Posted - 07/11/2011 : 08:53:58
reptile disenfectant IMO is best. I heard of someone using antibacterial washing up liquid to wash RUBs but I dunno how effective that is so I personaly wouldnt use it.
gmac Posted - 06/11/2011 : 22:37:53
wouldnt use dettol, is safer sticking to reptile safe disinfectants

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