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Baby wipes?

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  • 02-18-2013, 05:34 PM
    the_knot
    Baby wipes?
    I seen on boaphile he uses baby wipes to wipe out the enclosures. So I was wondering if I can wipe my snake with them he got blood all over him from a thawed rat ( I guess they beat it to kill it I never seen a rat bleed from it's face like that ) is this ok?
  • 02-18-2013, 05:35 PM
    Shadera
    Re: Baby wipes?
    You can just wipe him down with a wet washcloth. Less chemicals and softening agents.
  • 02-18-2013, 08:37 PM
    the_knot
    Re: Baby wipes?
    ok, but water does not really clean anything. They are non scented alcohol free, they have a bit of aloe and vitamin e but all wipes do. Also would it be sae to wipe the tub with them. Just asking as I seen a breeder do it.
  • 02-18-2013, 08:41 PM
    The Serpent Merchant
    If you really want to disinfect an animal, I would suggest using diluted F10 or chlorhexidine. Honestly though a damp washcloth will do more than enough.
  • 02-18-2013, 08:58 PM
    PitOnTheProwl
    Water will do just fine.
    To clean the tub you can use F10, Chlorohex, Green Soap, Vinegar or Bleach
  • 02-18-2013, 11:18 PM
    the_knot
    Re: Baby wipes?
    Ok thank you I cant get f10 around here and it would cost a fortune to ship online, I guess I will use bleach or vinegar thanks guy's.
  • 02-19-2013, 12:22 AM
    MarkS
    If you already have the baby wipes, go ahead and use them. It won't hurt anything.
  • 02-19-2013, 12:24 AM
    schrammalot
    As long as it's not glass... baby wipes streak like hell.
  • 02-19-2013, 12:45 AM
    the_knot
    Re: Baby wipes?
    Yeah I already had them bought they were on sale soooo.. also my snakes are in tubs.
  • 02-19-2013, 02:54 AM
    meowmeowkazoo
    Definitely use the baby wipes instead of bleach on the snake.
  • 02-19-2013, 03:18 AM
    Jonas@Balls2TheWall
    I'll add that its normal for f/t rats to bleed from the mouth/nose. Thawing them with the head towards the roof and the tail end towards the floor usually helps keep them from bleeding.
  • 02-19-2013, 06:18 PM
    the_knot
    Re: Baby wipes?
    Interesting!!!! I have never had it happen to me. Well a drop here and there, but this thing bled like it was cut open alive.

    meowmeowkazoo was never going to use bleach on my snake :p
  • 02-19-2013, 10:46 PM
    SlitherinSisters
    I agree that water works just fine to clean the snake. My albino gets ink stains all over her if the newspaper gets wet, but the stains come of with water. I prefer not putting chemicals on my snakes if I can avoid it. Aloe is toxic to dogs and cats so I wouldn't want it on my snakes.
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