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Hi guys

What do you clean your reptile cages with? I keep 37(?) snakes in custom made wooden cages. I use very mild solution of bleach and water (one Clorox cap : one large spray bottle). I remove the snake, spray this solution into the cage, wipe with sponge and wipe once again with water. However, the smell often remains.

Is there another safe and effective method to clean wooden cages? How do you, guys, clean your cages?

I keep newspaper as a substrate.

Thank you.

I use virosan "blue water." I have a gallon and keep about 20 boas and barely put a dent on it. Just spray away and the smell is gone. I think Matt Graybeal has some for 29 a gallon. Check out www.mgreptiles.com.

Sam

Consider scrolling down as there are several previous discussions on cleaning products. A good one around Jan 27th or so, and a more recent on on ammonia around the beginning of March.

I think that you're problem may be stemming from your cages however. Perhaps the wood isn't sealed very well, or if it was, it is worn and needs to be done again. If it is beginning to deteriorate then it may need to be replaced.

np