[CBR1100XX]

Right guys, I bought a snake blind (bought without seeing it), it has come with viv and its in a bit of a state, so wont be using that, I havent seen it yet as it was delieverd to my sisters, who will be looking after until I can collect. Basically viv is in shite state and the snake is dirty and smells.
:evil:

Need to know if she baths it could a bit of shower gel be used, never had to wash any of my snakes, so what do you suggest?.

 

[PendleHog]

I would just try and clean it up with warm water and a cloth. Using a flannel or something with a slightly rough surface should get it off with a bit of work.

Poor snake

 

[CBR1100XX]

I would just try and clean it up with warm water and a cloth. Using a flannel or something with a slightly rough surface should get it off with a bit of work.

Poor snake

Thanks pendle, I will have to collect sooner I think, as I will take to vets for a once over, I am still waiting on pics from my sis, but by her wording I am not impressed.

 

[PendleHog]

Hope its ok mate, let us know when you've seen it!

 

[rossthedon]

agreed pendlehog
you can actually buy reptile shampoos and fresheners (deoderant) but these would more than likeley be a waste of money. never tried them but the price of this kind of stuff is always off putting!

 

[Dan]

Ask her to go and get some "Dove" soap.

This is the only truly PH neutral soap that i know of, as a result it is perfect.

 

[CBR1100XX]

Thanks guys, she has him in the bath now, I am so annoyed at the min.

 

[wohic]

mate thats wrong at least the poor thing will have the best of care with you.

 

[optical illusion]

Ask her to go and get some "Dove" soap.

This is the only truly PH neutral soap that i know of, as a result it is perfect.

Oooh, I remember doing a scientific test on dove and finding it not to be so, there was some big logical explanation behind it but I can't remember it now. I do remember being mad enough to want to write to the company and show them the significance of the results though...

 

[Robbie]

Our water isn't exactly PH7, and when the soup and water become a solution the PH would probably tilt slightly, but nothing major. Probably slightly to the acidic side.
As said before, I would just bathe in warn water and maybe leave the snake in a container for a while with a damp towel.
I do hope you didn't pay to much for the snake

 

[pebbles]

i just want to let everyone know that i have bathed him in just warm water which has took away the terrible smell still looks a little dirty but i have him in a new set up with some damp moss, so hopefully this may help.

 

[PendleHog]

Great news, Im sure they're feeling better already!

 

[optical illusion]

Great! When you get a chance check to see if he has mites, and if he has any cuts or sores put him in a bucket of water with a capful of savlon in it.

 

[Dan]

Our water isn't exactly PH7, and when the soup and water become a solution the PH would probably tilt slightly, but nothing major. Probably slightly to the acidic side.

IIRC that is why the dove is neutral, which is why the post above yours states it isnt.

The combination of the soap and water makes a neutral solution.

P.S.
The part of your quote is my favourite typo of the day :lol:

 

[Robbie]

Soup? God knows how I managed to write that.
My mates mate is a chemist. She says I'm almost right so na-na lol.

 

[CBR1100XX]

does have a lump which will need looking at, but does seem to be free from mites, will be going to vets asap, also looks like tip of tail has not been shed properly and looking at pics has probably had a couple of crap sheds.

Feeding wise, apparantly 2 small Weaner rats, slightly bigger than fuzzy mice every 4 weeks, just dont understand the mentality of some.

If you can post pics sis, may help spot something else.

Also the viv he has come with I will be putting available for free as someone may be able to tidy up, its mahoghony and does need a good going over.

 

[pebbles]

will try not sure how to do it lol

 

[pebbles]

how do you make pics bigger

 

[pebbles]

will try to make pic bigger if i can figure it out lol

 

[pebbles]

ha ha i done it :lol:
oh this is the snake in question poor little thing