sterilzing an item to put in crabitat

Mittmom · Post by **Mittmom** » Fri Jan 11, 2019 6:33 pm

We are setting up a new crabitat and my kids and I want to put in a plastic fairy house. It's been outside and is wet and dirty. DO I need to sterilize it and if so, how?

Hermiesguardian · Post by **Hermiesguardian** » Fri Jan 11, 2019 7:38 pm

Mittmom wrote:We are setting up a new crabitat and my kids and I want to put in a plastic fairy house. It's been outside and is wet and dirty. DO I need to sterilize it and if so, how?

Yes. Boil it in dechlorinated fresh water for at least 5 minutes.

Mittmom · Post by **Mittmom** » Mon Jan 14, 2019 2:33 am

Thank you!

Post by **aussieJJDude** » Mon Jan 14, 2019 2:52 am

I wouldn't boil plastic. Maybe pour hot water or scrub with a weak vinegar solution... but certainly wouldn't place anything plastic with boiling water, which can warp it.

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Post by **wodesorel** » Mon Jan 14, 2019 3:20 am

I would wash with dishsoap and rinse extremely well.

HCA: Hermit Crab Association

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