Chlorhexidine question.

AgataP

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My torts enclosure is made from plywood - it is not sealed as I know I will have to upgrade it before it even has a chance to be gross. However I would like to wipe it down with chlorhexidine solution (mixed with h2o), as I want to change his substrate to add more since he loved to dig.

How fast is it safe to move the tortoise back?
Should I wait 24h or is it totally safe to wipe, add all the goodies and move the tortoise back ?

Or any other recommendations?
Thanks.
 

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it should be dried out quickly even faster with a fan. It just depends on how it soaks into the wood. It is my go to just be prepared for the possibility of blue stains. That is the only downside for me!
 

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My torts enclosure is made from plywood - it is not sealed as I know I will have to upgrade it before it even has a chance to be gross. However I would like to wipe it down with chlorhexidine solution (mixed with h2o), as I want to change his substrate to add more since he loved to dig.

How fast is it safe to move the tortoise back?
Should I wait 24h or is it totally safe to wipe, add all the goodies and move the tortoise back ?

Or any other recommendations?
Thanks.
Why? Do you have an infectious disease issue? I never use disinfectants and chemicals in my tortoise enclosures, unless I'm moving out one species and moving in another, which seldom happens.

You can just wipe it out with a wet rag and replace the substrate.
 

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Why? Do you have an infectious disease issue? I never use disinfectants and chemicals in my tortoise enclosures, unless I'm moving out one species and moving in another, which seldom happens.

You can just wipe it out with a wet rag and replace the substrate.

I seen a bit mold on a top cover. Where water collects at times so just wanted to wipe it.
No big issues otherwise.
 
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