Crypto Info...might be helpful

Posted by Steve B. on December 09, 2001 at 10:58:26:

I just wanted to state a few facts for those who might not know them yet.
Reptile Cryptosporidia can't be killed by bleach. Only 2 things kill it: pure ammonia and steam. Ammonia is easy to get, cheap and can be sprayed on in a mist bottle.
Crypto causes herps to regurge because, over the long term, it makes the lining of stomach thicken. That's why an animal regurges and you feed it smaller items for awhile and it holds them down. Eventually, as thickening continues, it can't hold down anything.
Ammonia disinfection and good husbandry will prevent it from spreading; it's not airborne. Once an animal has it, there isn't any 100% effective treatment.
A person can sell you a Crypto animal without knowing. Crypto can be harbored for an awfully long time before it manifests symptoms.
Hope this helps,
Steve

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• thanks Steve, that's scary stuff. n/p Dean Alessandrini 12/09/01 (0)
• The Master has come down from the mountain... Doug T 12/09/01 (3)
  • But it is YOU, Doug T., who can breed both Sanzinia and Indigo! Steve B. 12/09/01 (2)
    • Doug Taylor......... MASTER of TWO WORLDS!!!!! Fredrick Albury 12/10/01 (0)
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: I just wanted to state a few facts for those who might not know them yet. : Reptile Cryptosporidia can't be killed by bleach. Only 2 things kill it: pure ammonia and steam. Ammonia is easy to get, cheap and can be sprayed on in a mist bottle. : Crypto causes herps to regurge because, over the long term, it makes the lining of stomach thicken. That's why an animal regurges and you feed it smaller items for awhile and it holds them down. Eventually, as thickening continues, it can't hold down anything. : Ammonia disinfection and good husbandry will prevent it from spreading; it's not airborne. Once an animal has it, there isn't any 100% effective treatment. : A person can sell you a Crypto animal without knowing. Crypto can be harbored for an awfully long time before it manifests symptoms. : Hope this helps, : Steve

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