Ball-Pythons.net Forums - Blogs - Rickys_Reptiles https://ball-pythons.net/forums/blog.php?22354-Rickys_Reptiles Ball python care and information as well as community driven content covering all manner of reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates - from boas to ball and blood pythons to bearded dragons and brachys. Have questions? We have answers! Come join our unique community and create your own photo gallery, compete in monthly contests, classifieds, calendared events and so much more. Got balls? We got you covered! en Sat, 03 May 2025 18:33:06 GMT vBulletin 60 https://ball-pythons.net/forums/images/themes/default/misc/rss.jpg Ball-Pythons.net Forums - Blogs - Rickys_Reptiles https://ball-pythons.net/forums/blog.php?22354-Rickys_Reptiles Most time-efficient method/system for cleaning Sterilite tubs? https://ball-pythons.net/forums/entry.php?83-Most-time-efficient-method-system-for-cleaning-Sterilite-tubs Wed, 23 Oct 2013 12:27:06 GMT
Quote Originally Posted by Rickys_Reptiles View Post
Well, it's been said before, but apparently not enough people are paying attention to it. F10 SC is not a cleaner. If you do not clean the tub first, you're wasting your time.

Me:

-Put snakes into bags.
-Dump out all the coconut husk (I wear a mask when I do this, it can be dusty)
-Clean the tubs using lysol wipes
-let dry
-then I spray each tub with a F10sc solution (approx 8ml:1L of water)
-Let the F10 sit for 15 minutes
-Dry
-While I am doing this I also spray the rack with the same F10SC solution and let it sit for 15 minutes. Then I use a swiffer type of mop to dry the rack shelves top and bottom as best as I can. Then I let it dry (doesnt take long in the hot room).
-Put new husk in
-Put snakes back in

I spot clean daily, and do a proper clean (as above) once a month
]]> Rickys_Reptiles https://ball-pythons.net/forums/entry.php?83-Most-time-efficient-method-system-for-cleaning-Sterilite-tubs The solution if you are using a tank! https://ball-pythons.net/forums/entry.php?80-The-solution-if-you-are-using-a-tank! Thu, 18 Jul 2013 12:56:59 GMT
Quote Originally Posted by Rickys_Reptiles View Post
Ok, I've been listening to the same question about covering a Ball Python tank for FAR too long, so I'm going to chime in. This is regarding Ball Pythons in aquariums. I've heard people say to "cover the tank partially with..." a wet towel, plastic wrap, foil tape, your mother in laws granny panties.... All decent, but ugly solutions.

Here is a better one! go to your local plastic shop and ask them to cut out a piece of PVC/X for you to the same size as your tank. Then have them cut out a circle that is 2" larger in diameter than your heat lamp (which will leave approx 1 " spacing all around). As well, have them cut (3) 1" holes on the other end. Place this plastic on top of your LOCKED grill lid.

The heat will warm the air on the 1 side of the tank, which will cause cooler/fresher air to be sucked in through the holes on the other end. This will help to keep the tank full of fresh air, while still keeping it sealed off enough to maintain heat and humidity. If you find that you're still having humidity issues then go to the store and buy a reptifogger. Fill is with distilled water and put it on a timer. Run the hose into 1 of the 3 holes. Set the timer to turn on as often as you need to in order to keep your humidity. Maybe once a day for 10 minutes, maybe once hour for 2 minutes.

]]> Rickys_Reptiles https://ball-pythons.net/forums/entry.php?80-The-solution-if-you-are-using-a-tank! 1L F10 SC veterinary disinfectant Available in Canada! https://ball-pythons.net/forums/entry.php?79-1L-F10-SC-veterinary-disinfectant-Available-in-Canada! Wed, 26 Jun 2013 15:17:02 GMT Hello, I have about a dozen bottles of F10 SC available for sale in Canada. Contact me at info@rickysreptiles.com 1L bottles – $110.00 including shipping within Canada. ($10.00 discount per bottle for local pickup at Dufferin/Rutherford). 1 bottle of F10 will produce roughly 250 Liters of... Hello,

I have about a dozen bottles of F10 SC available for sale in Canada. Contact me at info@rickysreptiles.com

1L bottles – $110.00 including shipping within Canada. ($10.00 discount per bottle for local pickup at Dufferin/Rutherford).

1 bottle of F10 will produce roughly 250 Liters of disinfectant!! If you don't need a large bottle, buy it and split it with your friends. Well worth it

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F10 is non-corrosive, non-toxic, non-irritating and aldehyde free so has no adverse effects on people, animals, equipment or surfaces. It has been proven effective at safe concentrations against all types of bacteria, fungi and spores including MRSA, avian influenza, psittacine beak and feather disease, canine parvovirus, e.coli, aspergillus and a host of others.

F10SC Veterinary Disinfectant (dilution 1:250-500 i.e. 2-4ml in 1 litre) can be used for just about anything - disinfecting floors, cages, perches and toys, food preparation areas, inside incubators, washing eggs and decontaminating hands. F10SC can also be applied as a fog or fine spray to mist rooms to eradicate airborne microbes and to stop cross contamination. ]]> Rickys_Reptiles https://ball-pythons.net/forums/entry.php?79-1L-F10-SC-veterinary-disinfectant-Available-in-Canada!