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Misss_misssy

Misss_misssy

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When i got my cornsnake. My mother gave me her old10 gallon tank that was used of rher Salt water tank. We took it oit side and Scrubbed it, i dont think we used soap thought but we scrubbed it really well. Do you thinki should have used soap do you think i should take my snake out and re clean it. soon. I cant tonight because i am getting ready for bed butim wondering if it iwell harm my snke.
 
First off, I do not want to come off rude, but you really need to proofread/spellcheck your posts. Your post was very hard to read, and as a result, you may not get as many replies to your question that you need.

Anyways, with that said, yes you should clean your tank. If the tank was used for saltwater fish, there may be deposits of any number of trace elements on the glass and seals. If this is the same tank that your recently deceased snake was in, then yes you should clean the tank. If you had a brand new tank, you should clean the tank.

As far as cleaning goes, I recommend against cleaning with soap. Most soaps tend to leave a film, no matter how many times you rinse, which may adversely affect your snake. The best two ways to clean the tank are using bleach or clorahexidine. Using bleach, which is the most economical way, and the way I clean tanks/cages, you will want to dilute the bleach. A good ratio is somewhere around 1 part bleach with 6 to 8 parts water. Make sure to rinse thoroughly after cleaning with the bleach solution. As far as clorahexadine goes, I have never used it, but maybe someone else can help (or do a search). Hope this helps.
 
I use chlorhexedrine and it can be used diluted or full-strength to clean. Usually, I pour a bunch in the bottom of the tank and add a little water and then scrub it. Then I pour out the excess and dry it. The residue dried is harmless and it doesn't mark the glass if it's dried completely. I used to use a mile soap and water, but as stated above, you have to do a lot of rinsing to get the soap out. Bleach should be rinsed out as well, although if you let it sit in the sun for a while after drying, the bleach will dissipate.
 
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