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  • 11-23-2009, 09:24 AM
    AmandaRisher
    How often to clean tank completely
    I was just wondering how often I needed to clean out my snakes cage completely. We use reptibark and I spot clean every day at least once a day. I was just curiouse as to how often it needed to be cleaned out.

    Thanks
  • 11-24-2009, 04:48 AM
    Crazy4Herps
    Re: How often to clean tank completely
    With repti-bark, replacement every few months is sufficient. Just keep an eye out for any fungus or bacteria buildups from excessive humidity. Also, if a snake's got parasites it's always a good idea to change the substrate weekly.
  • 11-24-2009, 10:04 AM
    AmandaRisher
    Re: How often to clean tank completely
    she doesnt. :) Thanks for your answer, I really appreciate it!!
  • 11-24-2009, 12:27 PM
    Hock3ymonk3y
    Re: How often to clean tank completely
    I use aspen and i like to clean the cage out once a month, but whatever floats your boat and isn't getting your snake sick i suppose....
  • 11-24-2009, 12:34 PM
    revxus
    Re: How often to clean tank completely
    Daily? That's a lot of work! Well, maybe not if you only have one snake.. but I'd say once a week if you have aspen shavings or similar.
  • 11-24-2009, 12:34 PM
    revxus
    Re: How often to clean tank completely
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Crazy4Herps View Post
    With repti-bark, replacement every few months is sufficient. Just keep an eye out for any fungus or bacteria buildups from excessive humidity. Also, if a snake's got parasites it's always a good idea to change the substrate weekly.

    I concur!
  • 11-24-2009, 04:29 PM
    AmandaRisher
    Re: How often to clean tank completely
    Awesome. Thanks guys! She seems to be pretty happy and healthy, so I guess what I'm doing is okay for her :P
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