When/how to clean a tank>?

[DrunkShadow]

Everywhen do you have to clean the tank of a ball python. I use reptibark.
EveryWhen do you clean the reptibark bark?
Water?
Tank?
Any other thing?
Thanks

[Colonel SB]

I do a full clean once a month so I replace the bedding and tank the tank outside & clean it with a %5 bleach solution. Of course the water should be clean & disenfected when ever fouled.

[ETET]

I change the substrate once a month and spot clean whenever necessary. I use two sets of water bowls and change water every 3 days or when water is dirty. Every month, I will disinfect the whole tank with 20% chlorhexidine solution. Of course observe the condition of the animal, substrate and watch out any foul smell is important to know the tank is clean or not.

ETET

[ReptiZone]

I would ad that all cage furnshings should be soaked in a bleach and water solution while you are cleaning the cage and rinced and let to dry B4 puting back in the cage so you will need a temporary cage for almost an hour (rubermaid).

That is why ppl use rubermaids it is easy to clean and not time consuming.

[Linds]

I use papertowel, or newspaper, so whenever the snake urinates or defecates it all gets replaced. I do a full cleanout using hydrogen peroxide as needed. I don't really have a schedule... I just play it by ear :) Hydrogen peroxide and vinegar are some of the best cleaning agents to use. They not only kill more germs than bleach, but they are also non-toxic :) I generally just use peroxide in a spray bottle and wiped dry for routine cleaning, if it is a complete disinfection (say from snake to snake) then I use vinegar over top of the peroxide and rinse well.

[Smilts]

i use indoor outdoor carpet with one and have 6 pieces that fit my tank. I change them out every other day for 5 days then feed and leave it alone for two days. I clean the glass with viniger everyday and change the water everyday for both snakes. With the other shes in a 55lt sterlite tub with newspaper. I change the paper out every day for five days. I also clean it with viniger everyday

[Invictus]

For those of you who clean using bleach solutions, it's a good idea to rinse with salt water, not regular water - this will dilute the chlorine fumes which can be very toxic.