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Cleaning your BP's tank

BigKenjDogg May 15, 2004 10:08 PM

What kind of cleaning solution do you use to clean the BP's cage? Would sanitary wipes work? If these questions sound stupid, its probably because they are, but I'm new to all of this. Thanks

Replies (5)

earthpig23 May 15, 2004 10:18 PM

I buy virosan from proexotics I use it to clean cage and water bowls.My vet who specializes in reptiles uses the same stuff.you could also go with a bleach solution but im not sure what the ratio is...im sure someone on here does.
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Randall_Turner May 16, 2004 12:57 AM

I use a 10% bleach to 90% water solution to clean my boa and ball python enclosures. After I clean them out and wipe them down with the bleach solution I rinse them thoroughly with clean water and let air dry..
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Tigergenesis May 16, 2004 08:45 AM

What I do:

CLEAN= hot soapy water

DISINFECT= Nolvasan aka Virosan. You can disinfect (there is a difference between cleaning and disinfecting and you should do both) with either a bleach/water solution or Nolvasan (aka Virosan). Nolvasan is reptile safe. With the Nolvasan you don't have to worry and wait for it to dry completely as with bleach. Less hassle

STERILIZE = ammonia

www.anapsid.org/cleaning.html
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jyohe May 16, 2004 08:57 AM

........really need a chemical?.........

dish soap?.......
Listerine?...........
bleach.............

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I use soap......and water..........
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Tigergenesis May 17, 2004 10:05 AM

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