Does anybody use hand sanitizer in between the handling of different animals?

[Argentra]

I've used that stuff after EVERY animal handling for years. The 'regular' stuff works just fine, no need for fancy special brands.

BTW, is that special stuff you're talking about Wipe Out 3?

[Peter Williams]

I'm pretty sure it was made by zoo med

[Argentra]

Yep, that's the stuff.

I always told customers that it was purely a matter of choice: they could get that or the regular sanitizers like Purell. There's really no difference between them and they all work the same. Just be sure to use SOMETHING.

[Kagez28]

i do it inbetween all my animals, so i don't spread anything. i also take it to shoes with me cause not alot of vendors don't have it for public use.

[McAdry]

ohter then the fact if you see it at a pet store be it a hide pet toy bedding hand sanitizer or whatever you can find it at wal mart kroger or other places for half the price. Yes hand sanitizer is great we use it all the time when done handling our collection from moving from the quarntine room to the other room it's just a good idea to kill any type of germ before you handle another animal or just to be safe when your all done.

[MarkS]

Nope, I don't use it when handling my own animals, I do use it when at a show if I'm handling different peoples animals. I use the knockoff brand that you can buy at target, much cheaper then any name brand and it's the same stuff.

Mark

[weirdbuglady]

I just use normal hand sanitizer, and we have a few bottles of it around the pet store where I work, one right next to the cash register. It's easier than having to run to the bathroom every few minutes to wash my hands, and this way we can give customers lessons on good reptile care by leading by example.

Also when I do kids presentations with my animals, I make them use hand sanitizer before and after touching every animal. Gives the teacher and parents peace of mind, and I know that my reptiles will be just fine as well.