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Tiffany-x
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 03/10/2010 : 21:29:06
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Ok, I know the viv needs cleaning every so often, but what do you guys use for a total clean out and how often do you use it. I mean do I need to buy the reptile disinfectant stuff or can I just make my own up or use some kind or antibacterial cleaner or whatever?
Thank you as always. :)
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gmac
The Scottish Admin
United Kingdom
5319 Posts |
Posted - 03/10/2010 : 21:31:41
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| there is F10 disinfectant available that is really good or you can get cleaning products for reptiles ant your local shops. Mine get a full clean every month and a weekly spot clean, or whenever they decide to poo. |
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Tiffany-x
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1189 Posts |
Posted - 03/10/2010 : 21:39:23
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Thats what I meant by "reptile disinfectant stuff"! :P Is that kind of thing the best to use then? I dont want to risk harming my snake just to make things more efficient for me but its difficult to get hold of. I know that I should check for poops and stuff I was just curious how often to completely give the whole lot a big wash.
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ryanred5
Hatchling
United Kingdom
254 Posts |
Posted - 03/10/2010 : 21:44:08
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I use Vetaclean which is great, the 250ml bottle has to be diluted and it makes 75 litres.
I bought a spray bottle from B&Q and made a litre up of the Vetaclean when we first got Tango and over a year on we are still using that original litre, so it lasts ages.
You can also leave it to dry, you don't have to rinse it off. So all in all I think its great for just over £5. Heres the link to buy it from Reptilekeeping Online:-
http://reptilekeeping.co.uk/medivet-vetaclean-250ml-p-888.html
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Best wishes
Catherine xx
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gmac
The Scottish Admin
United Kingdom
5319 Posts |
Posted - 03/10/2010 : 21:45:16
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| F10, i think, is the best there is around but even the cleaners available from rep shops will last you a long time and is generally ok so you wont need to buy it all the time. You may be able to get F10 online but i am not sure. |
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Tiffany-x
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1189 Posts |
Posted - 03/10/2010 : 21:52:00
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Ok, thanks you guys, Im reallt grateful for your answers. :)
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Sta~ple
qeeun speler
United Kingdom
6129 Posts |
Posted - 03/10/2010 : 22:25:45
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| I use hot water, cloth and fairy liquid to make lots of bubbles :D |
   
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Tiffany-x
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1189 Posts |
Posted - 03/10/2010 : 23:10:35
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Wow, so I can just use some washing up liquid. Thats good. Hmm, decisions! :P
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Sta~ple
qeeun speler
United Kingdom
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Tiffany-x
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1189 Posts |
Posted - 03/10/2010 : 23:33:23
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Ok, how about if I used antibacterial fairy? LMFAO. Thanks.
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Sta~ple
qeeun speler
United Kingdom
6129 Posts |
Posted - 04/10/2010 : 07:21:12
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| Lmao I don't see why not ^^ |
A very special super, duper thanks for K :3 |
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Tiffany-x
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1189 Posts |
Posted - 04/10/2010 : 08:03:40
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Haha! I think I will get some reptile disinfectant stuff just to be on the safe side! I refuse to take any risks with this one. :) Thanks.
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ryanred5
Hatchling
United Kingdom
254 Posts |
Posted - 04/10/2010 : 08:29:10
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Yes thats probably a good idea Tiff.
Using Antibacterial Fairy is okay for dishes and your hands but it might not be good for your snake so I wouldn't risk it.
I'd send you some of the Vetaclean to try when I send you the water dish but I haven't got a small bottle to send it in. If you can think of anything I could use, I'll send you some to try.  |
Best wishes
Catherine xx
0.1 Bloodred Cornsnake - Phoenix
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elament
Yearling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 04/10/2010 : 08:30:40
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| I am with staple to be honest good old soap and water tho i do give the inside of the viv a wipe over with some of the antibacterial gel i use on my hands after i have handled them. I figure if its safe enough on your hands then handle a snake then its safe enough to use in the viv and i never had any problems. |
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Tiffany-x
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1189 Posts |
Posted - 04/10/2010 : 08:34:26
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Originally posted by ryanred5
Yes thats probably a good idea Tiff.
Using Antibacterial Fairy is okay for dishes and your hands but it might not be good for your snake so I wouldn't risk it.
I'd send you some of the Vetaclean to try when I send you the water dish but I haven't got a small bottle to send it in. If you can think of anything I could use, I'll send you some to try.
You are such a sweetheart, Ill try to have a look see what Ive got then as long as you are sure you dont mind I can send it for you to send me some. :D Thank you sooo much!
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ryanred5
Hatchling
United Kingdom
254 Posts |
Posted - 04/10/2010 : 09:05:51
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I've just been reading the instructions and you need to put 10ml of Vetaclean with 3 litres of water. So I'll just look for a small container to put it in to save you sending me something to just return it to you.
I'll keep you posted. |
Best wishes
Catherine xx
0.1 Bloodred Cornsnake - Phoenix
1.0 Amel Cornsnake - Tango |
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Tiffany-x
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1189 Posts |
Posted - 04/10/2010 : 19:17:47
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Oh hun, you seriously are so amazing! Your so kind and helpful, I truly am so grateful! :D
Guys this woman is amazing! I mean it! :P
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rachiepotatoe
Hatchling
United Kingdom
393 Posts |
Posted - 04/10/2010 : 19:24:19
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I use something with birds on the front...just used to disinfect bird cages, so it's fine for snakes
I read somewhere that any disinfectant that you use for babies bottles is okay to use, as long as you swill it off properly afterwards, but i dont even know what baby bottles are washed in :) lolll so I've never done that |
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Tiffany-x
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1189 Posts |
Posted - 04/10/2010 : 19:30:07
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Haha, well my brother uses a steam sterilizer for Jeydn's bottles so I dont have a clue what else you can get. :P
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Matt_Brooks
Hatchling
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Posted - 04/10/2010 : 20:34:05
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| I use baby disinfectant :) if its safe for babies it safe for reptiles, ive never had a problem yet :) |
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mowdid
Egg
United Kingdom
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Posted - 04/10/2010 : 20:49:15
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| we use(baby disinfectant)milton sterilising fluid diluted,available at any chemist and just about any supermarket nowadays |
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Lots of questions today - cleaning
