We had a chameleon who had a respiratory infection. I would really like to reuse the vine and fake plants in his tank for another reptile. Would this be possible? I know the RI is contagious.
The plants (silk leaves) haven't been touched in over 30 days, just sitting in our garage. I soaked them in a bleach solution last night for 20 minutes, 9 cups of water to 1 cup of bleach, rinsed well, then I let them dry overnight. I still smell slight bleach, so more rinsing would be needed if it worked. Would that have worked to get rid of anything left on the plants and are they now safe to use in a new tank with a new animal?
I also have a Exo Terra Vine, but I'm not sure if I should use a bleach solution on it. Its very porus, and if rubbed too hard, pieces fall off.
Any advice or should I just throw it all away?
The plants (silk leaves) haven't been touched in over 30 days, just sitting in our garage. I soaked them in a bleach solution last night for 20 minutes, 9 cups of water to 1 cup of bleach, rinsed well, then I let them dry overnight. I still smell slight bleach, so more rinsing would be needed if it worked. Would that have worked to get rid of anything left on the plants and are they now safe to use in a new tank with a new animal?
I also have a Exo Terra Vine, but I'm not sure if I should use a bleach solution on it. Its very porus, and if rubbed too hard, pieces fall off.
Any advice or should I just throw it all away?