Re: Best way to spot clean??
It's hard to just spot clean when you use news paper or paper towels, because everything just soaks in and spreads out. Since I use tubs and paper towel, any poo/pee is a complete substrate change. I will usually clean and disinfect with Chlorhexidine and if it still smells I will use some Healthy Habitat deodorizer on it....
Re: Best way to spot clean??
Well, I use coconut substrate which traps all the liquids. When I spot clean, I just get a big handful around the spot. I find that the coconut stops any unwanted smells. As long as you replace it about once a month, you won't get any trouble with bacteria build up or un sanitary conditions for the snakes.
I am surprised you went from aspen to paper. I was on paper first and I hated having to clean up the entire tanks every single time.
Good luck.
Oh, you might consider feeding a larger prey item. Most bps outgrow small mice very quickly.
Re: Best way to spot clean??
As already mentioned, coconut or XXL beech chips (reasonably priced, to boot!). Replace the lot once a month. You can't spot clean easily with newspaper - it just spreads.
To scrub & disinfect, a 5% bleach solution (no stronger).
Don't see a problem with bathing her once a week if she doesn't object and it doesn't stress her.
You do seem to have a BP that poo/pees a lot - mine does little for weeks on end! They're all different...
Re: Best way to spot clean??
Here's how I spot clean..
1: Pick a spot
2: Clean said spot
3: repeat steps 1-2 until desired cleanliness is achieved
Re: Best way to spot clean??
When one of my snakes soils the newspaper, I just roll it all up. Wipe with a damp paper towel, dry and lay down new paper. If it's particularly smelly, I'll dab a little vinegar on the paper towel, then wipe with a really wet paper towel to rinse that off.
You probably don't need to be bathing your snake every week. Only if she's had a bad shed or if she smells bad.