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Is Virosan a good disinfectant?

anson Jan 17, 2005 02:07 PM

Where can I purchase it?

Replies (4)

Tigergenesis Jan 17, 2005 03:07 PM

Most certainly. Proexotics.com sells it - not sure where else.

It or a bleach to water solution are great disinfectants after claening (hot soapy water). Virosan (aka Nolvasan)is safe for reptiles so less worry (as with bleach trying to make sure it's dry, etc).

www.anapsid.org/cleaning.html

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bachman Jan 17, 2005 06:29 PM

The Bean Farm. It's cheaper there, and you can buy it by the gallons (undiluted).
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clehreptiles Jan 17, 2005 06:29 PM

Virosan is the best but quite expensive . it can be mixed one ounce to one gallon of water , I usually use two or three ounces per gallon . Bleach no doubt works great but a pain in the @$$ to rinse , it just feels like it never rinses and leaves a faint smell . Pro Exotics sells it by the gallon or pre mixed , your definitly better off buying a gallon . A gallon last about six months here and I have approximitly 50 enclosures (BallPythons) that get cleaned once a week . I also use a good antibacterial soap sometimes that also works good .

mingdurga Jan 20, 2005 08:05 AM

Try common vinegar from the supermarket. Add a little lemon juice and natural dish detergent. It kills bacteria, etc. better than bleach. Safe and natural. Also cheap.
The only cleaner I've been using for over 10 years.

Mike

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