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All pets deserve a clean place to live, free of rotting food, feces buildup and dangerous bacteria. At the same time, however, cleaning a cage or tank can be stressful and unnerving for a pet reptile, so it is important to limit cleaning frequency to minimize that stress. But how often is too often or not often enough for your reptile's habitat?
The Importance of Good Cleanliness
In the wild, nature gradually cleanses itself with rain showers, changing seasons, air circulation and the natural life cycles of plants and animals. A pet reptile, however, cannot rinse itself in a flowing stream, move to a cleaner region while a dirty one recovers or avoid a buildup of feces or dead skin. Instead, reptile owners must clean up after their pets, or they risk unpleasant consequences, such as…
Fortunately, cleaning a reptile's habitat doesn't have to be an unreasonable chore, especially if it is done with the proper timing.
How Often to Clean Your Reptile's Habitat
Exactly how often it is necessary to clean a reptile's tank or cage will vary based on a number of factors. A larger, more active reptile will need more frequent habitat maintenance, while a smaller pet in a large, spacious tank may not need habitat cleaning nearly as often. The reptile species can also affect how often the habitat needs cleaning – corn snakes or milk snakes are generally much lower maintenance than iguanas or turtles, for example. Whether you have a snake, lizard, turtle or tortoise, however, all reptiles need clean, healthy habitats to enjoy.
Cleaning your reptile's habitat is an essential part of owning and caring for one of these marvelous pets. Understanding the proper timing and cleaning tasks can help you give your reptile a clean, comfortable home without excessive stress or disturbance.
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