substrate and cage cleaning

start2finish01 · 07-19-05, 08:36 PM

Im just wondering what is the best substrate for burmese pythons? I am currently using aspen bedding. Also what should I use for cleaning the glass on the aquarium? is the wipe out stuff good? thanks

Linds · 07-19-05, 08:57 PM

Vinegar is an excellent glass and surface cleaner. I use it on glass, mirrors, countertops, bowls, etc. It gets rid of water scale effortlessly, kills germs, and is 100% non-toxic, and as a nice bonus... is dirt cheap

start2finish01 · 07-19-05, 09:15 PM

that's a good idea, I guess it could be used as a safety measure as well, if your snake is in a pissy mood, J/K thanks

kevyn · 07-19-05, 10:24 PM

I'm a firm believer in fuctionality/practicality over appearence. I use newpaper. It's basically free and relatively sterile. Most of my snakes are kept on newpaper with no problems. I don't use glass aquariums for any of my snakes, but I clean all my enclosures with a 10.1 bleach solution, and all my glass with with windex or some other glass cleaner. I use antibacterial dish soap on all my water bowls wich get washed when ever they need to be or when the cage needs cleaning.

start2finish01 · 07-20-05, 01:11 AM

Yes , I agree newspaper is effective and economical, but some complain that it leaves ink that is especially noticed on albinos. Im sure it won't hurt.

kevyn · 07-20-05, 01:49 AM

I've never found ink on any of my albinos.