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MrsA82
Yearling
United Kingdom
582 Posts |
 Posted - 05/02/2011 : 07:13:35
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For when I'm doing the big clean. Do you always use a reptile disinfectant? Or is there something more everyday that works just as well?
And also, I'm finding my vivs are getting rather warm down the cool end. Is they are at 29 at warm end cool end seems to be about 22. Is that ok or is there anyway of cooling that end slightly? They are 3 ft vivs.
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0.1 Philodryas baroni
2.7 western hognose
3.7 royal pythons |
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lrv2307
Yearling
United Kingdom
863 Posts |
Posted - 05/02/2011 : 07:49:24
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i have my temps the same hun, they are fine for me
i use a none fragenced anti bacterial spray from wilko's think it cost a £1
i wipe over that after with a hot cloth i only use for the pets. that kills any smell thats left, then i leave it for about an hour, while im fussing over snakys lol
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lrv (louise)
Uxbridge, Middlesex
0.1.0 snow - morgana
0.1.0 cali banded king - boudica
0.0.1 crested gecko - galaxy
** wish list**
ghost corn
anery corn
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mrdoob420
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
19 Posts |
Posted - 05/02/2011 : 07:53:09
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| temps are fine... when cleaning mine i will use reptile spray or just a normal unfragenced spray but i usually water it down a bit if im not using reptile stuff |
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stuart619
Hatchling
United Kingdom
230 Posts |
Posted - 05/02/2011 : 08:40:54
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| I always use a baby bottle sterilising fluid/hot water mix. The way I see it if it can kill bacteria and be safe for a baby then it is safe for the snakes. |
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herriotfan
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5853 Posts |
Posted - 05/02/2011 : 09:22:59
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I use F10 reptile stuff but only because I got some given to me! Normally I'd use Milton or similar. Temps are ok.  |
Husband....Very Understanding!!! (Phil)
Son & Daughter (Kevin & Carol)
Granddaughter (Eva)
3.4.0 Cornsnakes Amel (Sidney) Caramel Stripe (Sultan) Amber (Cleo) Carolina (Phoebe) Anery Motley Stripe (Penny) Snow (Lily) Caramel (Holmes)
1.2.0 Royal Pythons(Peeps, Pandora & Pepsi)
1.0.0 Hognose (Hudson)
2.1.0 Dogs (Dillon, Alfie, Ellie)
0.1.0 Senegal Parrot (Peanut)
1.1.0 Bearded Dragons (Bonnie & Clyde)
1.0.0 Crested Geckos (Echo)
0.2.1 Hermanns Tortoises (Ebbie, Rosie & Twiglet)
0.1.0 Guinea Pig (Dolly-Pipsqueak)
0.1.9 Tarantulas (Poppy, Gypsy, Bumble, Insey Winsey, Sonic, Cookie, Raven, Fudge, Titch & Sox)
??? Foster animals
Location: Near Saffron Walden, Essex
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Sta~ple
qeeun speler
United Kingdom
6129 Posts |
Posted - 05/02/2011 : 10:31:44
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| I use to use hot, fairy liquid mix but since I have gotten more snake, takes longer to clean and the water ends up going cold! I'm using Cascade cleaning Disinfectant that is for reptiles. I also have a spare Keep it Clean with lemon somewhere that can be used for reptiles any any pets. |
   
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Benji54
Hatchling
United Kingdom
449 Posts |
Posted - 05/02/2011 : 11:07:39
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| i just started using F10 spray but apparently (according to my vet) miltons fluid or HEVILY diluted dettol work well. not sure about dettol tho cause that stuff STINKS! just to echo everyone else, your temps are fine :) |
1.1.0 corns "wotsit" and "biscuit"
1.0.0 Royal "ophion"
0.1.0 Coastal Carpet Python "Serendipity"
1.0.0 Mexican Black Kingsnake "Obsidian"
0.1.0 Bunny Rabbit (?) "truffle"
R.I.P "Prisma Pequeno" |
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MrsA82
Yearling
United Kingdom
582 Posts |
Posted - 05/02/2011 : 12:36:35
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| Thank you all, don't wanna cook them. I did read dettol was ok diluted but it does stink!! I'll keep an eye out for soMething at supermarket see what I can find. |
0.1 Philodryas baroni
2.7 western hognose
3.7 royal pythons |
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Benji54
Hatchling
United Kingdom
449 Posts |
Posted - 05/02/2011 : 12:51:39
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quote:
Originally posted by MrsA82
Thank you all, don't wanna cook them. I did read dettol was ok diluted but it does stink!! I'll keep an eye out for soMething at supermarket see what I can find.
cillit BANG! and the snake is gone!  |
1.1.0 corns "wotsit" and "biscuit"
1.0.0 Royal "ophion"
0.1.0 Coastal Carpet Python "Serendipity"
1.0.0 Mexican Black Kingsnake "Obsidian"
0.1.0 Bunny Rabbit (?) "truffle"
R.I.P "Prisma Pequeno" |
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lotabob
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
4334 Posts |
Posted - 05/02/2011 : 15:57:06
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| To avoid a mistake in diluting anything or doing something the snakes fdon't like I use Beaphar, Deep Clean. Its a bit expensive at £4.99 a bottle but it lasts a long time (bought in September, used 1/4 of the bottle) and is specifically made for deep cleaning vivariums, and also water bowls which I disinfect weekly. While I'm still learning the ropes I'll be going with stuff I know won't harm my snakes, and for the sake of a fiver I'd rather have that peace of mind. |
Anery Corn snake SPOT. Royal Python, DUKE. Hogg Island Boa, SANKE. Albino House Snake, HAL.
Harlequin Crested Gecko HARLEY
Albino Horned Frog WAKA
Chilean Rose Tarantula TRIXIE. Brazilian Salmon Pink Bird-eating Tarantula SAM. Orange Baboon Tarantula BORIS.
Giant Asian Forest Scorpion, SALLY.
Giant African Land Snails, SHELDON & MICHELLE.
Budwing Mantis, MAIA
Dubia Roach Colony. Silkworm Colony. Mealworm Colony. Waxworm Colony. Fruit Beetle Colony.
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Benji54
Hatchling
United Kingdom
449 Posts |
Posted - 05/02/2011 : 16:50:54
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| thats why ive recently switched to F10 to be honest. Its just fool proof (well as much as it can be) plus, and i know this sounds really silly, but the quality of the F10 spray bottles is amazing! great for keeping as viv misting sprays! |
1.1.0 corns "wotsit" and "biscuit"
1.0.0 Royal "ophion"
0.1.0 Coastal Carpet Python "Serendipity"
1.0.0 Mexican Black Kingsnake "Obsidian"
0.1.0 Bunny Rabbit (?) "truffle"
R.I.P "Prisma Pequeno" |
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What disinfectant to use and temp question
