Milton Disinfectant Question

[Rainwater]

It can let off chlorine fumes, wouldnt this be dangerous for reps?

[mgs1982uk]

i would think so for some yes, i use a great product called f10 for my vivs & tubs. you cant fault it!

F10Biocare

[SuperTed]

i have started using a product called "keep it clean" the other day and my reptiles are still alive... smells nice and is quite cheap!

[Fangio]

I used Milton for a few years with no ill effects. Chlorine is present in their water too remember. You don't have to replace the animal immediately after cleaning either if you're worried. All the disinfectants will let out fumes of some sort no doubt.

[Rainwater]

its just when the viv heats up i can smell chlorine a bit...wont it gas them out?

[Fangio]

Have you made it too concentrated?

[Fangio]

TBH chlorine IS toxic to everything. If you're worried then maybe switch to another brand to put your mind at rest.

[Rainwater]

Originally Posted by Fangio

Have you made it too concentrated?

never thought of that..thanks!!

[Graham]

Do you rinse it afterwards? I always use Milton and have no problems, but you must rinse to remove any chemical residue as you would (?) with any disinfectant, I use it to clean my GALS's tank and they would be particularly sensitive to any remaining residue.

[charliet]

I alternate between Miltons and Virkon - Miltons is just SO cheap in comparison. I echo what Fangio said - unless you treat the water (as I have started doing) there is going to be chlorine in that too, just at very low levels. If your worried about it then switch by all means, but I'm not too worried about the safety of a known and well used baby disinfectant which, according to the packet, can be safely ingested by a child. I know snakes are more sensitive, but they can't be that much more!