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Thought I'd share a tool I use to clean up python poop.
I got tired of trying to scoop poop while keeping a watchful eye on large snakes that were not too thrilled to have me inside the enclosure.
Plus, the poop got too big to use the regular kitty litter scooper I've been using for eons.
I went to the pet store, and bought this dog pooper scooper.
It has a lever type thing in the handle, that when you squeeze it, the shovel part opens, and when you release it, it closes.
It works great on the big loads, spot cleaning substrate of urates, sheds...etc.
It is about 30" long, I just stick it on, pick a target, and squeeze.
Snakes dont seem to mind, I'm outta harms way...everyone is happy.
Ok...I'm rambling, but I thought I'd post this for anyone that has every tried to figure out a better way to clean enclosures.

That is a good idea. I use a big plastic dust pan. It is about 16 inches wide. It can get the biggest of turds in one scoop.

>>Thought I'd share a tool I use to clean up python poop.
>>I got tired of trying to scoop poop while keeping a watchful eye on large snakes that were not too thrilled to have me inside the enclosure.
>>Plus, the poop got too big to use the regular kitty litter scooper I've been using for eons.
>>I went to the pet store, and bought this dog pooper scooper.
>>It has a lever type thing in the handle, that when you squeeze it, the shovel part opens, and when you release it, it closes.
>>It works great on the big loads, spot cleaning substrate of urates, sheds...etc.
>>It is about 30" long, I just stick it on, pick a target, and squeeze.
>>Snakes dont seem to mind, I'm outta harms way...everyone is happy.
>>Ok...I'm rambling, but I thought I'd post this for anyone that has every tried to figure out a better way to clean enclosures.
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Thomas Jones
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I feel like I'm missing something. ? .

I still use paper towels. Granted, to some degree I am indirectly touching the feces, but I don't by any means have a weak stomach, and I always wear latex gloves when cleaning cages.

I know it probably seems anal, but I wear the gloves to keep from contaminating myself with any potential pathogens (ie, salmonella), as well as to save my skin from burning white from the bleach solution I use in disinfecting/cleaning the cages.

It is an interesting thought - to use a pooper scooper. But then, that's just one more thing I would have to clean poop off.

Maybe I'll just train my snakes to use the toilet

- Mark

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I also use the glove and paper towel method still. I generally clean out the paper at the same time and so it works much better than trying to use a scooper. I use the gloves to keep my hands from getting any of the fluid on my hands. Im not squeamish either, but that smell is one that just wont come off. And it sucks to be enjoying a double cheeseburger and smell that when you open up for a big bite. I love my snakes, but I dont want to smell their piss when I eat.
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