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    Does anyone use a air purifier in thier snake rooms?

    I'm looking for a HEPA air purifier to put in my BP room. Right now I'm leaning toward this model:Hoover Air Purifier with TiO2 Technology - WH10600
    It's also got a UV light that sterilizes the air as it passes through.

    Now I'm not expecting any huge health benefits for the BP's by using a air purifier, but I don't think it could hurt, would give me some piece of mind and maybe it will help keep the rat smell down some (although I only keep a few feeders at a time so it's not bad at all).

    Maybe I'm just being overcautious, but does anyone know of any dangers to the BP's by using a HEPA air purifier (one that doesn't produce any ozone) in the snake room?
    this sounds like a stupid question as I read over this but with the personal investment I've made with my BP's I figure it's worth asking just to be sure.

    (edit) Please excuse the misspelling in the title.
    Last edited by Adam Chandler; 07-08-2011 at 12:21 PM. Reason: spelling fail
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    I thought about getting an air purifier before I got my snakes. After I had my snakes for a few months the smell wasn't bad so I didn't think the investment was worth it.

    However, If I expand my rat breeding I probably would consider getting one because they create a stench. Even if I keep them outside in the garage I would still want to get one. But from what I hear it's not as bad as the stench from mouses.

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    Re: Does anyone use a air purifier in thier snake rooms?

    Yes...I have had them since I first starting keeping snakes.

    I have a bunch of Oreck XL's all around my house that are pretty nice...

    I also have the Oreck Pro Shield Plus with the UV light in my Snake Room...This one is my favorite!

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    Thanks for the input guys. Next paycheck I'll be ordering a HEPA air purifier for the snake room.
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    How has the air purifier worked for you?

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    I use a Lightning Air Purifier

    Its an Ozone generator and Ionizer
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    Re: Does anyone use a air purifier in thier snake rooms?

    I have a hepa air filter in my snake room, helps circulate the air as well as the fan blows straight up.

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    Do air purifiers help with the smell from rodents?

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    Re: Does anyone use a air purifier in thier snake rooms?

    Mine does


    Quote Originally Posted by JohnNJ View Post
    Do air purifiers help with the smell from rodents?

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    Well, my BP is in my bedroom. My allergies are ALWAYS acting up, though, so maybe I should consider for the both of us. I go through a box of kleenix twice a week at my worst.

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