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hillzi
The Lost boy.
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 27/07/2009 : 19:28:22
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What are your guys methods of spot cleaning..?
I have found some suprises in the tank and need to remove them..
I used to scoop them up with kitchen roll yet this proved a bit messy. (aspen went everywhere!!)
I was thinking of using a dustpan but the tanks a bit small and don't want to take out too much substrate!!
Idea's anyone? I've seen that hermit crab one floating around in a few shops but tbh, £6? No thanks!
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matty18714
The Count of Corniness
United Kingdom
4428 Posts |
Posted - 27/07/2009 : 19:32:41
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| I grab whatever mess and damp substrate there is with kitchen roll, then put that into a food bag and tie the top. I just get the cheepest kitchen roll and food bags I can find. |
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hillzi
The Lost boy.
United Kingdom
3984 Posts |
Posted - 27/07/2009 : 19:38:56
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thanks Matty  |
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lee2308
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
3348 Posts |
Posted - 27/07/2009 : 19:39:25
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| i use a zip freezer bag,turn it inside out put my hand in the bag,pick up the poo and substrate and then turn the bag back the other way and then the contents are in the bag ready to be sealed |
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hillzi
The Lost boy.
United Kingdom
3984 Posts |
Posted - 27/07/2009 : 19:45:16
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Gonna wait till Blaze is roaming, its feeding day on wednesday so should be hunting soon then have a re-organize and cleaning session;
full cleaned out last weekend - then s/he went and ruined it, having a clean tank must get their bowels going.
They have funny ways of showing you they love you.. ah well :)
Thanks for those tips guys! |
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punumbear
Hatchling
United Kingdom
483 Posts |
Posted - 28/07/2009 : 10:15:01
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| i use damp kit roll and zipper /sandwich bags inside out..clear any damp/soiled aspen then spray some bc onto kitchen towel, wipe that area then replace with clean aspen.oh.. then get small dirt devil n hoover up :O) |
love my animals more than i like people.
the gang
1 ridgeback
2 kids
1 anery-lil aney
1 m, 4 ft candy cane corn.. aka kellogg..
1 carolina corn-claret/carrot
Newest additon.. f whiteout corn-pastel??
1african house snake - Bob |
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SexyBear77
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3796 Posts |
Posted - 28/07/2009 : 11:01:50
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| cheap disposable gloves- then you can be picky! |
9.11 Cornsnakes
1.1 Hogg island boas
1.0 Dwarf Burmese python
Location: Watford
Website- http://rassnakes.yolasite.com/ |
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hillzi
The Lost boy.
United Kingdom
3984 Posts |
Posted - 28/07/2009 : 13:27:44
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Originally posted by SexyBear77
cheap disposable gloves- then you can be picky!
Nice.. :P good idea though :)
the 900w dirt devil you use punumbear?! They leave a super love bite if you leave on your skin.. :/
I use that when i'm doing the full clean.. tip all old substrate away and hoover up the stuborn stuff  |
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lee2308
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
3348 Posts |
Posted - 28/07/2009 : 14:31:54
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Originally posted by hillzi
the 900w dirt devil you use punumbear?! They leave a super love bite if you leave on your skin.. :/
you really need to get out more,do you have a girlfriend lol |
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sexychef
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
937 Posts |
Posted - 28/07/2009 : 15:52:03
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| i use generic pet food scoops |
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Stumpy
Hatchling
United Kingdom
418 Posts |
Posted - 28/07/2009 : 16:08:16
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I use an old Coffee jar top.
A credit card type of card with a plastic coating, I just scoop it into the lid and then put it in the bin bag. |
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Ell
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1640 Posts |
Posted - 28/07/2009 : 16:45:26
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| I use an old spoon, great scoop and can get into corners plus scratch off stubborn bits. Its also easy to steralise, just like feeding tongs ^^ |
 
1.0.0 Normal corn snake - Dusk
0.1.0 Strawberry Snow Stripe corn snake - Dawn
0.1.0 Harlequin Crested Gecko - Stickles
1.0.0 Sable Syrian Hamster - CoCo
0.1.0 Hognose snake - Truffles |
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hillzi
The Lost boy.
United Kingdom
3984 Posts |
Posted - 28/07/2009 : 17:29:41
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Originally posted by lee2308
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Originally posted by hillzi
the 900w dirt devil you use punumbear?! They leave a super love bite if you leave on your skin.. :/
you really need to get out more,do you have a girlfriend lol
LOL! my sister bought it to use with her gerbils... guess where they ended up 
No didn't really. sold them back to the pet shop because she didn't care for them. and I got dumped with the hoover, and you said the hoover does a good job eh Lee...?
No I don't have a girlfriend after what happened to me after the last one...  |
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Posted - 29/07/2009 : 10:45:59
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| I use nappie sacks that mother put dirty nappys in there great just turn the bag inside out pick it up tie it done ...good thing is there like a £1 for 500 |
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punumbear
Hatchling
United Kingdom
483 Posts |
Posted - 29/07/2009 : 11:02:41
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Originally posted by hillzi
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Originally posted by lee2308
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Originally posted by hillzi
the 900w dirt devil you use punumbear?! They leave a super love bite if you leave on your skin.. :/
you really need to get out more,do you have a girlfriend lol
LOL! my sister bought it to use with her gerbils... guess where they ended up
No didn't really. sold them back to the pet shop because she didn't care for them. and I got dumped with the hoover, and you said the hoover does a good job eh Lee...?
No I don't have a girlfriend after what happened to me after the last one...
lol bless ya hillzi.. stay single so much less hassle..lol n yeah tis the 900w one every time i turn it on the royal thinks its feed time n shoots out her hide..lol
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love my animals more than i like people.
the gang
1 ridgeback
2 kids
1 anery-lil aney
1 m, 4 ft candy cane corn.. aka kellogg..
1 carolina corn-claret/carrot
Newest additon.. f whiteout corn-pastel??
1african house snake - Bob |
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hillzi
The Lost boy.
United Kingdom
3984 Posts |
Posted - 29/07/2009 : 15:49:29
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Lol the snake hates it and the dog goes for the nozzle!!
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