Hello good people of APS (Again)
Okay, as my reptile collection is continually expanding I need a larger space for my herps and their enclosures. Mum doesn't like them in the house so she said I can put them all in the shed once she sorts through all the junk in there. The shed is pretty big, has electricity, lights, etc.
I have a few questions though, it would be great if you could help me out!
1) We have a lot of wild rats and mice where we live and most build colonies in the shed. When it is all cleaned out I shouldn't have this problem but I am nearly 100% sure they will still be visiting and living in there. What is the best solution? Should I put rat poison around the shed or is there another way I can get rid of them?
2) Ants. Where do I start? So many ants in the shed, they get in the cupboards, the fridges and anything else in there! I have heard of ants eating geckos alive and other species of lizards. How can I prevent the ants from getting in? I know ant spray is the go but I will have to keep applying it so they don't get in. But I don't want to hurt the reptiles in there with the fumes....is there a 'safe' way to get rid of them?
I'll have more questions as I go but for now that's all! Thanks
Okay, as my reptile collection is continually expanding I need a larger space for my herps and their enclosures. Mum doesn't like them in the house so she said I can put them all in the shed once she sorts through all the junk in there. The shed is pretty big, has electricity, lights, etc.
I have a few questions though, it would be great if you could help me out!
1) We have a lot of wild rats and mice where we live and most build colonies in the shed. When it is all cleaned out I shouldn't have this problem but I am nearly 100% sure they will still be visiting and living in there. What is the best solution? Should I put rat poison around the shed or is there another way I can get rid of them?
2) Ants. Where do I start? So many ants in the shed, they get in the cupboards, the fridges and anything else in there! I have heard of ants eating geckos alive and other species of lizards. How can I prevent the ants from getting in? I know ant spray is the go but I will have to keep applying it so they don't get in. But I don't want to hurt the reptiles in there with the fumes....is there a 'safe' way to get rid of them?
I'll have more questions as I go but for now that's all! Thanks