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Hey Guys,

I had a question. Cleaning my cages with a bleach solution became almost impossible as all of my snakes got big and are in 50 gallon glass cages. (To get rid of the bleach I have to clean my cages in my bathtub with lots and lots of water)

Do you think instead of using bleach can I spray the cages with H2O2 and then spray with water and dry them? Will H2O2 residue (assuming there is a residue) harm the animals at all? Did any of you try this before?

Just a thought...

Thanks
Yasin
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This article (in the link below) may be of interest to you; however, I am doubtful if this mixture kills all pathogens--See the previous posts about disinfectants
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Of course, see previous discussions on disinfectants. For bigger cages where thorough rinsing is difficult, use the diluted chlorhexadine. H202 is of questionable ability, and might get costly after a while. Alternative would be vinegar (evaporates). Both would be okay for regular cleaning, but stronger disinfectants would be needed for such processes as quarantine.

Ian

Thanks guys.

I found a place who sells H2O2 for 1.45$. I guess I can manage to buy as much as I need at that price.

Ofcourse I am not sure if it will kill all the germs.

Yasin
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