Diatomaceous earth around reptiles

[Medduussa]

After making the forum about the lavender oil I have switched to diatomaceous earth dust, actually it's much better anyways. But just making sure, is it safe to have around my animals? Reptiles in specific: snakes. I'm not putting it in their tanks... Just wondering if it's okay to have it in the same room or if they come into contact with it in some way. Thanks. I did look this up online and everyone said it's safe around reptiles but I want a second opinion.


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[piedlover79]

How does this diatomaceous dust work? It shouldn't have a scent of its own so wouldn't it just be coated in the oil as well? I'm not saying it's a hazard since I've never heard of it used in this way. I'm more curious as to how/why it was turned into a scent. Or are you using it to kill bugs? I've heard of dumping it in gardens to kill insects.

[PythonBabes]

I sprinkle some in my cat and dog's bed to kill fleas. I would think it would be fine to be in the same room, how would they even come in direct contact with it?

[Medduussa]

How does this diatomaceous dust work? It shouldn't have a scent of its own so wouldn't it just be coated in the oil as well? I'm not saying it's a hazard since I've never heard of it used in this way. I'm more curious as to how/why it was turned into a scent. Or are you using it to kill bugs? I've heard of dumping it in gardens to kill insects.

Using it to kill bugs!


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[Medduussa]

I sprinkle some in my cat and dog's bed to kill fleas. I would think it would be fine to be in the same room, how would they even come in direct contact with it?

Sprinkling on my bed and floor boards to avoid bed bugs... And such. I often have my snakes on my bed. Was just wondering if it would harm her being near it. (I only sprinkle it around the bed edges and frames, it's not a copious amount either just a little.)


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[piedlover79]

Killing bugs makes much more sense than air freshener. Heehee. I read earth instead of lavender and jumped to an odd conclusion.