jptv
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How do you know it is safe? It contains a kind of soap. Soap is usually drying to skin. When I see Charlie with mud on his shell, I think that maybe he did that on purpose. Maybe it cools him or feels good, like the way pigs use mud. If you want to clean your tortoise, soak him in warm water.This thread's comment make me feel tortoises is really easy to take care.
Gosh i choose the right pet.
I use this shampoo though, i use it because.. i don't know. i just like it when i can see bubble lol.
I brush all his body except the head. it is safe. i only use it when he is coming inside from outdoor enclosure.
Ah.. here it is. so maybe there are several reason if you want to use this product. people that own adult sulcata (which should be housing outside), should pay more attention to clean their sulcata using this product because the above reason.How do you know it is safe? It contains a kind of soap. Soap is usually drying to skin. When I see Charlie with mud on his shell, I think that maybe he did that on purpose. Maybe it cools him or feels good, like the way pigs use mud. If you want to clean your tortoise, soak him in warm water.
A very good point. The risk is not worth it. Thank you for the good advice.Fredkas, I understood your English, but using this product for such a short length of time doesn't prove it is safe.
The life time of a tortoise is maybe a hundred years. Over time much can happen and only scientific testing over a long period can prove it is safe.
I don't know how much testing products not for human use have to go through by law. As it's not food or medicine, I suspect it is very little.
Disinfectant is for things in the enclosure like water bowls when you clean them. Good hygiene is washing your hands thoroughly after handling your tortoise and using an anti-bacterial hand gel on your hands if you wish.
Muddy tortoises respond well to a good soak in ordinary water to shift the muck. A little scrubbing with a nail brush helps with more stubborn dirt.
Outdoor torts like my Joe don't get cleaned for months - the dust washes off in the rain and when they soak and otherwise he's his natural self.
Personally, I see no need for a product like this. As Tidgy's Dad said, it looks like another way to separate money from the inexperienced. I certainly would not risk using it on Joe. After 46 years of owning him we have all survived very well without it.
In fact, in your avatar your torts are in a rabbit looking cage. Save the money from not buying the shampoo and put it towards buying a proper enclosure for them.
How are you able to keep humidity up? They do need it. Also you do know that species should not be mixed.As of the moment, the large rabbit cage is the best and safest enclosure for my happy pair. We have dogs, we have cats, we have fighting cocks (chicken); that's the main reason why i cannot put them outside the cage.
When they grow up to 6-7inches, i will have a bigger enclosure for sure. Planning to add a radiated tortoise next year if my wife approves it... I will have a separate room in the house for all of them.
Really?!After my research I am convinced to use the product. Thanks for your input guys!