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Hissyfit
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2214 Posts |
 Posted - 17/08/2011 : 18:13:24
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| What does everyone use to disinfect the tank? I've not seen anything in the pet shop specifically for reptiles, but haven't looked in the local reptile shop yet.I plan to do a full clean on Friday, and have Verm X for the chickens, would that be safe to use? |
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west5680
Hatchling
United Kingdom
134 Posts |
Posted - 17/08/2011 : 18:35:07
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| The best stuff to get is F10 disinfectant |
 
0.1.0 Wife
4.0.0 Children
0.5.0 Chickens
0.2.0 Cats
0.1.0 Amel corn (Sydney)(hatchie)
0.1.0 Carolina corn (Sienna)(3yrs)
Various coldwater fish |
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Future Mrs Ruxpin64
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
46 Posts |
Posted - 17/08/2011 : 18:35:17
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| We use a specific reptile habitat cleaner by cascade, it's to get rid of any salmonella that might be lurking. Our local pet shops do it, xx |
0.1.0 Tallulah-Belle, Ghost: Hatched August 2008
1.0.0 George, Carolina: Hatched June 2011
0.1.0 Milly (Mildred), Anery: Hatched August 2010
1.0.0 Royal Python, Hobbes: 3ish years old (a poorly rescued scaredy thing with a scarred tummy)
1.0.0 Hamster, Bertie |
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
10455 Posts |
Posted - 17/08/2011 : 20:04:26
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there's various reptile brands out there but i use Trigene
F10 is highly recommended though |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
Location:Leeds/York/Selby area |
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scottishbluebird
it is all my fault
United Kingdom
8403 Posts |
Posted - 17/08/2011 : 20:12:45
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| I'm not sure what it called but got it from pets at home |
     
0.1.0 Corn - Kellogs
1.0.0 Hognose - Storm
0.1.0 Staffy - Lyla
1.0.0 Spaffy(staffy x springer)-Spyro
1.0.0 Ferret - Peanut R.I.P
0.1.0 Crestie - Fudge. Wish List - Pygmy hedgehog. Tropiocolotes |
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kdlang
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3556 Posts |
Posted - 17/08/2011 : 20:49:39
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| I usually use F10 which I got off ebay but I have also used Beaphar reptile disinfectant |
4.1.0 corns - Izzy (Carolina) Alice (Amel) Peanut (Butter Motley) Swayze (Ghost) Carmellia (Butter Motley)
0.1.0 cat - Kizzy
1.0.0 Dog - Dobbie
Location - Chesterfield, Derbyshire
www.support-dogs.org.uk |
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Hissyfit
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2214 Posts |
Posted - 17/08/2011 : 20:50:38
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Thanks, gives me an idea of what I'm looking for. I tried to edit my post but it wouldn't let me, I meant Virkon S which does claim to kill salmonella, but I will have a proper look tomorrow to see if I can get proper reptile stuff |
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Tallscientist
Egg
United Kingdom
58 Posts |
Posted - 17/08/2011 : 21:40:02
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| The rep shop told me good old bleach, diluted and rinsed and left to dry out, would be fine. Is this OK or bad advice? |
 
1.0.0 Rootbeer snake - Domino
0.0.40 Hoya plants |
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Spreebok
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1135 Posts |
Posted - 17/08/2011 : 22:03:47
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Originally posted by Tallscientist
The rep shop told me good old bleach, diluted and rinsed and left to dry out, would be fine. Is this OK or bad advice?
YTou'd have to be super careful about making sure there is no residue from the bleach. You're better off just buying some spray bottle reptile disinfectant :) |
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Sta~ple
qeeun speler
United Kingdom
6129 Posts |
Posted - 18/08/2011 : 11:18:20
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| I used to use fairy liquid, now I use keep it clean spray stuff which I get from sainsburys. |
   
A very special super, duper thanks for K :3 |
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stuart619
Hatchling
United Kingdom
230 Posts |
Posted - 18/08/2011 : 12:56:20
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| I use baby bottle strilising fluid. It kills most things and if it is safe for a baby then it should be fine for snakes. Plus it is really cheap as you dont need a big brand. |
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Katie.Dublin
Sub Adult
Ireland
1560 Posts |
Posted - 18/08/2011 : 13:15:28
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| I always use detol surface wipes, or surface spray. Kills all the germies and its safe to use where our food is prepared so i figure its ok for the reps too |
     
0.1 normal (Miami) - Hugo
0.1 hypo Motley - Spunky
0.1 MBK - Tequila. RIP
Horses, bearded dragons, a red tailed boa constrictor, a tortoise, a cat and a dog |
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Hissyfit
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2214 Posts |
Posted - 18/08/2011 : 17:59:37
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| I got some today, Beaphar deep clean, so have just given the tank a good clean outI'll look online for the F10 or Trigene and see what that's like to use too |
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kdlang
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3556 Posts |
Posted - 18/08/2011 : 20:19:31
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| I don't know if it's the same with trigene but the F10 comes in concentrated form so I reused a beaphar spray bottle when i diluted some. Might be worthwhile you holding onto the bottle when you have finished it |
4.1.0 corns - Izzy (Carolina) Alice (Amel) Peanut (Butter Motley) Swayze (Ghost) Carmellia (Butter Motley)
0.1.0 cat - Kizzy
1.0.0 Dog - Dobbie
Location - Chesterfield, Derbyshire
www.support-dogs.org.uk |
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Hissyfit
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2214 Posts |
Posted - 18/08/2011 : 20:21:44
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| Thanks I will do |
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
10455 Posts |
Posted - 19/08/2011 : 15:17:05
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actually, not sure if Trigene is commercially available...........i get mine from work and it's super concentrated, a 50ml bottle lasts well over 6 months when diluted to the correct ratio and used in a spray bottle 
F10 can be bought concentrated or RTU (diluted - ready to use) |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
Location:Leeds/York/Selby area |
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Molassive
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
31 Posts |
Posted - 19/08/2011 : 20:33:54
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I just use the regular Cascade stuff. It's cheap and does the trick :) Gave Puff a nice thorough clean out yesterday with it to identify a mysterious smell (turns out he'd pooed on the heat mat :P Lovely!)
I have heard that F10 stuff is highly recommended though! |
0.0.1 Hypo Corn (Puff!)
3.0.0 Cats (Simba, Arthur and Henry)
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herriotfan
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5853 Posts |
Posted - 19/08/2011 : 23:28:32
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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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