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Best cleaning agent for boa cages??

I've been using it for over a year and use it now more than bleach. No problems yet but supposedly once mixed with water, shelf life is like a week or so. I did notice the color fades after being mixed.
 
I've used Chlorhexadine for years, Rich. It's good stuff, but does not kill everything. I also use a product called "Mint Disinfectant," and plain old bleach for the really tough stuff (like, after someone dies, to nuke the viv).

Nick, I was told by a distributor that shelf life once mixed was more like 30 days. I agree, the color does fade over time.
 
Thanks guys.I'm going to order some.I do use bleach but would like something for in between bleaching.
Rich
 
Look around your local Farm/Ranch stores,it can be had for $20 or less per gallon
rather then paying the brand name label price.
Chlorhexadine G when mixed with "distilled water" has an effective shelf life of over 6 weeks. I use 1/4 cup per gal for water bowl cleaning and 1/3rd cup per gal for cages.

Once every month every cage gets a solid soaking top to bottom and left
to stand for 5-10 min or one beer(which ever comes first)
 
"Best" is highly subjective, and dependent on your criteria. IMO, quaternary ammonium compounds are the most effective. As far as Chlorhexidine, there are two kinds - C. gluconate is the cheaper, and the easiest to use.....and the least effective when used according to most people's practices.
 
Focal X said:
I've been using it for over a year and use it now more than bleach. No problems yet but supposedly once mixed with water, shelf life is like a week or so. I did notice the color fades after being mixed.
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Mix it with distilled water and you'll quit having that problem. :yesnod:


Both types of Chlorhexadine have their purposes, but Gluconate is the safer of the two around your animals.

Chlorhexadine Gluconate
Chlorhexadine diacetate
 
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C diacetate is safe when used properly :D
C gluconate can be used for things I probably wouldn't do with C diacetate.
As I said previously, "best" is highly subjective, and dependent on ones criteria.

C. gluconate, the way a lot of people use it, isn't a whole lot more effective than spraying water. Don't get me wrong - it is a fairly good product...it's just that most people aren't aware of its shortcomings, and too few use it in a manner that is conducive to achieving the desired results.
 
I'm low tech - I find white vinegar removes urates like nothing else, and I presume has some level of disinfectant effect.... of course it takes a while for the smell to dissipate, but it hasn't seemed to bother my snakes.
 
Magic Eraser is urates worst nightmare
Vinegar has centuries of history behind it.
Bait of research would surprise folk of
what it can do.
 
Agreed Harald. When used properly. Problem is, not many people are willing or able to empty all their cages, and move the animals to a well ventilated area while they clean the cages with C. diacetate. With C. Gluconate, that ain't a real issue which is what I meant by "safer". Gluconate can be used to irrigate mouth and open wounds, where diacetate can't, or shouldn't be used, except topically. But again, proper usage is the key for either one.

BTW, one thing the label doesn't mention, but my vet said I should do when using the Gluconate is, spray on liberally, and let it stand for 5 minutes before wiping down, for max effectiveness.

And I'll have to try that vinegar thing. I got me a few spots that I never could get all the way off. So vinegar will eat that stuff up eh? Makes sense, since it's a mild acid.
 
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