I just got a new (to me) tank whose previous inhabitor was also a corn snake. Is it necessary to bleach it or would cleaning with vinegar be as effective? I don't like putting bleach anywhere near where she's going to end up, I'm a paranoid mummy!
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cleaning tank
snailqueen87
Aug 13, 2006 07:47 AM
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draybar
Aug 13, 2006 11:46 AM
>>I just got a new (to me) tank whose previous inhabitor was also a corn snake. Is it necessary to bleach it or would cleaning with vinegar be as effective? I don't like putting bleach anywhere near where she's going to end up, I'm a paranoid mummy!
I am going to say that it is better safe then sorry.
Clean the tank.
The snake's health could be at risk.
Don't worry about the bleach, the chlorine will disipate in 24 hours. It will be completely safe.
When I use bleach I take a about one gallon of water and pour about a half a cup of bleach into it. I use this to scrub down the tank.
If this doesn't actually clean the stains on the glass I will use soapy water followed by the bleach/water.
I will then rinse thoruoghly and allow the tank to sit for 24 hours.
So far so good...never had problems yet.
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