Chlorhexidine is as effective as chlorine bleach, though neither will eradicate all pathogens, and Chlorhexidine is much safer to use.
I prefer to use Chlorhexidine followed with steam cleaning and drying out in direct sunlight, as the heat from steam cleaning and UV irradiation from direct sunlight are the two best methods of eradicating pathogens, including Cryptosporidium serpentis, a nasty even chlorine bleach will not eradicate. Also, enclosure furniture should be tossed, especially any wood products and water containers.
In the future, you may wish to consider placing new acquisition into quarantine and using a large tub to house such specimens during this period, as to prevent the possible contamination to a permanent enclosure and the worries associated with such…

Best regards,

Jeff
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Jeff Snodgres
University of Arkansas
snodgresjeffreys@uams.edu
501.603.1947

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