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moshirimon
06-26-13, 10:39 AM
If I sprayed my backyard with pesticides last year around July or august , and have not since should it be safe for reptiles out there? Its been through 7-8 months of winter as well. If so I'm planning in getting some great shots today :D
Amadeus
06-26-13, 10:42 AM
Unless you think they are gonna eat some of the grass then you should be fine.

If you are very worrisome then wipe the bottom of your snake with a wet paper towell when they are done.

We will need to see the pics btw =]
RandyRhoads
06-26-13, 12:14 PM
You're fine...
formica
06-26-13, 12:18 PM
what pesticide did you spray? some last less than 24hours, some last weeks or months, some longer.

I'd suggest you dont spray pesticides at all, there is always a natural alternative which is safer for you, your reptiles, and their food - pesticides dont just stay where you spray them
Amadeus
06-26-13, 12:36 PM
what pesticide did you spray? some last less than 24hours, some last weeks or months, some longer.

I'd suggest you dont spray pesticides at all, there is always a natural alternative which is safer for you, your reptiles, and their food - pesticides dont just stay where you spray them

I smell a greenist...

Pesticides do a world of good.
Lankyrob
06-26-13, 12:45 PM
I always wipe my snakes off with a wet paper towel when they have been outside, probably overkill but i go with better safe than sorry
formica
06-26-13, 01:02 PM
I smell a greenist...

Pesticides do a world of good.

greenist lol not been called that before. but i sense some derision in your post, not really called for is it.

I dont have a problem with pesticides, used responsibly, but as a fan and keeper of the Formica family of insects, aswell as breeding feeders, and keeping reptiles - i think its important to be extra cautious.

I do also feel that pesticides are very much over used, there are always other alternatives which are safer, but require a little more work to make them effective
infernalis
06-26-13, 01:24 PM
Between the snow melt, rainwater and runoff, you are golden.

The grass is NOT the same grass as last year. It has been mowed repeatedly since ( I presume )
moshirimon
06-26-13, 01:25 PM
It ended up raining by the time i was going to take pics so i'll wait until tommorrow. thanks for the replies just had to double check!
Amadeus
06-26-13, 02:07 PM
greenist lol not been called that before. but i sense some derision in your post, not really called for is it.

I dont have a problem with pesticides, used responsibly, but as a fan and keeper of the Formica family of insects, aswell as breeding feeders, and keeping reptiles - i think its important to be extra cautious.

I do also feel that pesticides are very much over used, there are always other alternatives which are safer, but require a little more work to make them effective

I do agree that they should be used responsibly.

Formica, I just realized that's what is on you avatar. dur
formica
06-26-13, 02:12 PM
I do agree that they should be used responsibly.

Formica, I just realized that's what is on you avatar. dur

lol :D hard to tell on the avatar, but its a pretty vicious ant from a colony I used to keep, 3cm long and a sting to match...and they squeeked! lol