Reptile & Amphibian Forums

Welcome to kingsnake.com's message board system. Here you may share and discuss information with others about your favorite reptile and amphibian related topics such as care and feeding, caging requirements, permits and licenses, and more. Launched in 1997, the kingsnake.com message board system is one of the oldest and largest systems on the internet.

Click for 65% off Shipping with Reptiles 2 You
Click for 65% off Shipping with Reptiles 2 You

PVC cement off-gas time?

BRYAN139 Mar 30, 2005 09:03 AM

I'm actually using a liquid electric tape but if you didn't know you'd think it was pvc cement. It's potent stuff but it wears off pretty quick. How long after I can't smell it is safe?

Replies (3)

chris_harper2 Mar 30, 2005 09:40 AM

I take an empty coffee or soup can, make sure it's clean, and then toss some crickets in there with a piece of vegetable or fruit.

Then I use a rubberband to hold some screen over the open end of the can.

Place the can screen side down over the area in question and see if the crickets die.

I don't know how accurate or ethical this is, but it provides me peace of mind.

Honestly, once I can't smell it the crickets always live.
-----
Current snakes:

0.2 Gonyosoma oxycephala - (Silver/Yellow)

3.3 Gonyosoma oxycephala - (Green)

2.1 Gonyosoma janseni - (Black)

3.3 Gonyosoma janseni - (Black & Tan)

chris_harper2 Mar 30, 2005 09:41 AM

NP
-----
Current snakes:

0.2 Gonyosoma oxycephala - (Silver/Yellow)

3.3 Gonyosoma oxycephala - (Green)

2.1 Gonyosoma janseni - (Black)

3.3 Gonyosoma janseni - (Black & Tan)

BRYAN139 Mar 30, 2005 09:58 AM

n/p

Site Tools