What Do You Use To Clean Your Snake Cages?

[viper69]

Bump- would someone be able to answer my question above please? Thanks !

[melcvt00]

Just to piggy back on this husbandry issue... Is chlorhexidine meant for only spot cleaning? I've used bleach in the past when I remove the animal and do a full cleaning. I was wondering if I'm better off using chlorhexidine instead, or in tandom as a spot cleaning for when I see a poop etc.

Thanks!

There really is no reason to not use chlorhex for a full cleaning. Just remember to clean all debris (organic material) first - you can do that with the chlorhex if you want to. Then reapply the dilute chlorhex and allow it to soak for 10 minutes before wiping it off.

Chlorhex is much nicer to your lungs and clothing than bleach, and is quite effective against a lot of things if you clean and soak.

[Greensleeves001]

What are the specific rules of this community with respect to retaining old threads?

Old threads may contain a wealth of information. I am uncertain why we are being instructed to 'recreate the wheel' as opposed to contribute to a thread with lots of information.

The chances of getting an answer from someone that has not posted since 11-23-2009 are pretty slim, this is a 7 years old thread, if you have a question rather than revive an old thread where most of the participant no longer post you should create your own.

[Stewart_Reptiles]

What are the specific rules of this community with respect to retaining old threads?

Old threads may contain a wealth of information. I am uncertain why we are being instructed to 'recreate the wheel' as opposed to contribute to a thread with lots of information.

That's not called rules that's called common sense, it is pretty obvious that a NEW thread will get more views, and more answers, most people just don't revisit old thread or answer a 7 years old question.

The person I quoted asked a question to member that has not posted here since 2009, so what do you think the chances of an answer are? Who knows maybe the person will answer the question in 7 years

Don't you think creating a new thread would have been a better alternative?

Again COMMON SENSE

[John1982]

Can i use vinegar.

I've used it for many years, works great.

[Terminal]

I've used it for many years, works great.

And everything doesn't smell like a pickle afterwards?


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[John1982]

And everything doesn't smell like a pickle afterwards?


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I rather smell pickles than poop! It does a great job of cutting other, nasty, odors and the scent of vinegar itself dissipates extremely fast - couple minutes and it smells neutral. I'm not soaking enclosures in the stuff either, just a spray or two and wiped clean.

[Terminal]

I rather smell pickles than poop! It does a great job of cutting other, nasty, odors and the scent of vinegar itself dissipates extremely fast - couple minutes and it smells neutral. I'm not soaking enclosures in the stuff either, just a spray or two and wiped clean.

Gotcha.


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[viper69]

So I've seen a few cleaning choices mentioned.

1. Chlorehexadine
2. Bleach - I've only used this
3. F10
4. Acetic acid - aka Vinegar

For spot cleaning which is the best option and why (cost is not an issue)
For a full cleaning of the snake's container which is the best option and why.

I'm trying to determine if there is a "best" option, or if people just choose something for some reason/s.

Thanks!