That's interesting, Alexahnder. We had a long forum discussion on this topic a while back, but no-one mentioned that particular problem. Where did you read/hear about that?
When we were researching it, I spoke to the manufacturers, and they assured me that it was completely safe for reptiles, providing you removed the water dish from the enclosure when you spray.
Mind you, the fact that they say to remove the water dish implies that there is potential for harm in the ingredients. Maybe it's safe for them to breath but not to ingest?? It could be that someone failed to remove the water dish and this might have been the source of the rumour??
Their web site says :
"Reptile Insecticide - "Top of Descent" Aerosol Insecticide
Low toxicicity aerosol insecticide which is used as a quarantine procedure on all international flights into Australia & New Zealand, prior to disembarkation.
This "Top of Descent" aerosol is also recommended as an insecticide treatment for reptiles which kills potentially dangerous snake mites (Ophionyssus natricis) in a safe and easy manner.
Requires no mixing and has no noxious odours.
Top of Descent is a pure safe aerosol insecticide which uses an inert propellant, that is non-irritating to the reptile.
Top of Descent contains d-phenothrin which is rapidly biodegradable and is not stored in the body tissues of those exposed to it. Thus the reptile can be left in the cage at time of spraying. Any food, water, or empty water bowls should be removed from the area being sprayed.
PACKAGING - 100g Aerosol Cans
For further information contact our sales department on (612) 9898 2788 or
sales@calhaven.com.au "
.. so if you have any further doubts, you could contact them and ask them about it.
