So I have several leopard geckos. I recently got a Vision 221 cage for free so I decided to put 2 of my leos in it. My other leos are in individual glass terrariums and several in a large boaphile. They all have a thin layer of sand on top of wich I place cut tiles for substrate. I have noticed that the Vision cage seems to have or retain an odor. I have been ill lately and had to spend a few days in the hospital so their cages needed to be cleaned when I got back but it esd only a few days so I dont see how the Vision cage is retaining anything. Its not a foul odor but its not a pleasant roses smell either. I usualy place a little piece of paper towel on the spot where they like to poop and change that out every other day. I mean I am guessing its a poop smell but it might be something else I dont know but anyone know what I can do to keep it down or should I add an exaust fan to the back? My boaphile holds more leos thatn the Vision cage and it has less ventelation and doesnt seem to have the same problem.
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Odors in Vision Cage
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Someone also suggested I get a small mesh bag and fill it with Activated Carbon then secure the bag to the roof or somewhere the leos cant get to it and wont accidentaly eat it. I dont know if thats safe for them or not.
Activated carbon is oxygenated charcoal to make it more porous and effective at fighting odors. Sounds like a good and possibly effective way to deal with the odor. Good luck.
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Randall L Turner Jr.
I would soak the cage.
Maybe even add a little bleach to the soaking water.
Chemicals like bleach will not have any negative effect on the polyethylene.
