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hey i have a fake rock from the pet store in my berdies tank and she pooped on it and i washed it really good but the smell wont go away what should i do? should i get a real one?

thanks
Eva

Whats the rock made of & what are you using to wash it with?

Lance

I would suggest first soaking it in bleach, or Nolvasan, and let it soak for SEVERAL hours then let it dry for 12 hours, and see how that works. In the future, Personally i would stick with cheap, outside rocks, so if they get "stinky" you can easily replace them. Or keep to a simple enclosure so you dont have to worry about them defecating on cage accessories! Good luck in getting the stink out!

David - KDRKreatures
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I use a little bit of bleach (perhaps a couple cups) mixed with a bathtub of hot water. I wash all my driftwood, bowls, and various decor in there as needed. I use the tub because I've got some large pieces of driftwood, but a bucket would most likely be sufficient for you.
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1 Thoroughbred
1 Mali Uromastyx
1 Bearded Dragon
1 Corn Snake
1 Milk Snake
3 German Shepherds
2 Birds (Conure and Cockatiel)
2 Rabbits
4 Fish tanks (SW and FW)

and let it air dry until it's completely dry.
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1 Thoroughbred
1 Mali Uromastyx
1 Bearded Dragon
1 Corn Snake
1 Milk Snake
3 German Shepherds
2 Birds (Conure and Cockatiel)
2 Rabbits
4 Fish tanks (SW and FW)

It's not a hot rock, is it?

its not a heat rock and i cant get one from out side because its limes stone the rock is her basking rock and ill try useing bleach in a bucket thnx>

Eva