top of Descent

[Alexahnder]

Is top of descent safe to use, i have heard that it works really well, and also heard that it can give reptiles permanent intestinal damage.

What is right :?: :?:

 

[lutzd]

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 [email protected] "

.. so if you have any further doubts, you could contact them and ask them about it.

 

[Alexahnder]

thanks david I heard that in the chat room a while back

 

[Magpie]

Just be aware if you are going to use TOD, remove any woodies and crickets from the room or if possible the house before you spray. It is mighty powerful stuff!