Thanks for your post regarding thorough cleaning of glass with ammonia to rid the tank of any potential cryptosporidia oocysts and your further suggestion to err on the side of caution with other cage furniture.
Elizabeth
Subj: Re: forward: [gecko]sick leopard gecko
Date: 4/4/04 8:10:39 AM Pacific Daylight Time
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Diana,
I am very sorry for your loss. Just a word of caution, if the gecko did have crypto, bleach will not kill the oocysts. The only common household product that will kill crypto oocysts is ammonia. If you used a glass aquarium, spray down all surfaces with ammonia and let it sit for a day or two spraying a few more times during that time. Obviously rinse and air very well before using again. Personally, I would throw any cage decorations away. The oocysts are known to be infective for months outside of a reptile host so I would definitely err on the side of caution.
Chris
Date: Fri, 2 Apr 2004 02:54:08 EST
Subject: Re: forward: [gecko]sick leopard gecko
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Hi Diana---
So very sorry to hear that Lucky has died. I know how sad you must be.
You
gave her t he best of chances and a lotta love. I wish that every gecko
was as
fortunate as Lucky, but also that more folks were knowledgeable so that
she
did not end up in this state to begin with. (I did check out your
photo of
Lucky in her skinny state.)
[When River saw the vet, he said that he did not feel any impaction.]
It seems to me that if you sterilize all with a 10% bleach solution
that you
will be safe using her cage and furniture again. Just be certain to
air
things out before adding any new gecko.
Have you other geckos?
May Lucky rest in peace,
Elizabeth
