Do I really have to...?

[JLC]

I would recommend using F10 if you're worried about endangering your snake. It's very gentle and won't harm the snake even if it's still a little damp when you're done disinfecting.

With that said, I keep my animal on paper. When they make a mess, I remove the paper and waste, wipe down the tub with a Clorox wipe, and put in new paper. It's worked for me for years, and it's fast and easy. I clean the water dishes with a sponge, dish soap, and hot water.

I have never had any animals become sick, but I once adopted a beardie that had coccidia. For that I cleaned and disinfected with an ammonia solution every day.

^^^^THIS^^^^

That's exactly what I do. So long as they're being kept properly, I don't believe anyone needs to go to heroic efforts to "sterilize" their environment. Just keep it clean.

Everyone has their own risk tolerances, and their own understanding of how "germs" work in our world. A misunderstanding of how they work, coupled with a really low risk-tolerance, can lead to passionate arguments about why everyone should be following the same excessive practices that they follow.