Re: forward: [gecko]sick leopard gecko

[Diana]

Chris,   Thanks so much! After hearing that I will definitely get rid of the cage furniture, and clean the tank with ammonia. Better safe than sorry IMHO. Actually, does anyone know where I might find some information on crypto? I've tried searching, but turned up nothing so far, and I'm interested in finding out more about it. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks again, Chris, for the warning!   Diana ----- Original Message ----- From: chris normand To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 04, 2004 11:09 AM Subject: Re: forward: [gecko]sick leopard gecko 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   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 3 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Fri, 2 Apr 2004 02:54:08 EST Subject: Re: forward: [gecko]sick leopard gecko To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] --part1_107.2e0c833a.2d9e7620_boundary Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit 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 Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business $15K Web Design Giveaway - Enter today