Many reptile owners worry about Salmonella and other bacteria. With this kit and cleaning methods, you can drop your worries!

Must have's for your kit:

• Latex Gloves (or other house cleaing gloves) - make sure that they are new, free of holes, and bacteria resistant.
• 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate Concentrated Solution - Can be bought at most feed stores and veterinary supply stores. Must be diluted prior to use
• 1 Gallon Jug (empty milk jug) - Mix 3 tablespoons of Chlorexidine solution and fill the jug the rest of the way with water. Be sure to Label this jug so that you always know what's in it.
• 1 Liter Spray bottle (free of chemicals) - fill spray bottle with contents of disinfectant from the gallon jug. Be sure to Label the spray bottle "disinfectant".
• Of course, paper towels and a trash bag.

Take the reptile out of it's cage. Put on gloves and take the hide box, water dish, and all cage ornaments out of the cage. Use a dust pan or gather the substrate with you hands and dispose of it in the trash bag. Spray down the cage with the disinfectant and let sit for about 5 to 10 minutes. Then, wipe the cage dry with the paper towels (still using gloves). Once the cage is clean and dry, remove your gloves and wash your hands up to your elbows.

Replenish cage with fresh substrate and, after cleaning, return water dish, hide box, and cage ornaments. You may return the reptile to it's habitat.

*This takes time and can be easily done while you are feeding your reptile in a separate container.