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tgcorley
at Thu Mar 26 07:40:18 2009 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by tgcorley ]
Think about it -- no bacteria can build up a resistance to being physically washed off a surface and down the sink! As long as the water bowl/dish is made from a nonporous material, soap and warm water followed by a good rinse is sufficient.
A weak bleach solution can be handy if parts of the bowl (e.g., the unglazed bottom, or a small chipped area) are porous and the dish acquires an odor. The bleach penetrates the porous portion and kills/oxidizes the source of the odor. Then a good soak/rinse is required afterward.
On a related issue, all herpers should WASH THEIR HANDS well with soap and water after handling reptiles, and especially after cleaning cages. This point of hygiene just makes good sense.
Below is a picture of "Rorschach", a leonis male from Bob Hansen. He's a favorite, but I still can't decide what the ink blot on his head represents ...
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RE: How can I clean my water bowl? - tgcorley, Thu Mar 26 07:40:18 2009 