PLEASE HELP! Possible scale rot!

**Claire&snek** · 10-01-2021, 04:00 PM

https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...2b8ff8cf74.jpg

This is a pic from another post here on ball pythons.net and it looks just like this on her face

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**Bogertophis** · 10-01-2021, 04:10 PM

Originally Posted by Claire&snek

Ok…also I don’t use straight up bleach…I use a 1:10 bleach water solution and let it sit for about 15 minutes before thoroughly wiping it down and spraying it with water. However I am about to switch to bio active so I wont have to worry about this anymore.

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I repeat, don't use bleach for this- it's toxic & very hard to rinse away. Reptiles are FAR more sensitive than we are- especially their sense of smell- bleach fumes can harm their lungs etc.

Bio active- I don't think that guarantees you'll be free of issues- I wish that were true though.

**Claire&snek** · 10-01-2021, 04:34 PM

Originally Posted by Bogertophis

I repeat, don't use bleach for this- it's toxic & very hard to rinse away. Reptiles are FAR more sensitive than we are- especially their sense of smell- bleach fumes can harm their lungs etc.

Bio active- I don't think that guarantees you'll be free of issues- I wish that were true though.

Wait-about the bio active what do you mean? With springtails and isopods and all natural things like live plants, the enclosure should never need to be cleaned other than spot cleaning the pee and poop right? Or am I totally off on that?

**Claire&snek** · 10-01-2021, 04:52 PM

Also, while I currently am enclosure-less (not a word but who cares) how can I set up a plastic tub for her to temporarily stay? or is there a better way?

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**Bogertophis** · 10-01-2021, 05:14 PM

Originally Posted by Claire&snek

Also, while I currently am enclosure-less (not a word but who cares) how can I set up a plastic tub for her to temporarily stay? or is there a better way?

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**Claire&snek** · 10-01-2021, 05:28 PM

Ok thanks!

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**CakeLike** · 10-02-2021, 02:29 AM

you have a beautiful snake I just wanted to add

**Claire&snek** · 10-02-2021, 06:51 PM

Thank you so much!

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