Zoo Med ReptiSafe Water Conditioner Reptile Supplement

Instant Water Conditioner for Reptiles and Amphibians

Product Description

The ReptiSafe Water Conditioner by Zoo Med is an instant terrarium water conditioner for all species of snakes, lizards, turtles, tortoises, amphibians, hermit crabs, and arachnids. It removes chlorine and chloramines, neutralizes ammonia and nitrites, and detoxifies heavy metals. Use it in reptile water bowls, chameleon drip systems, amphibian enclosures, and aquatic turtle tanks to treat tap water before your animals use it.

Benefits

• Removes Chlorine and Chloramines: Removes chlorine and chloramines from tap water used in water bowls, drip systems and aquatic habitats.
• Neutralizes Ammonia and Nitrites: Neutralizes ammonia and nitrites in treated water for terrarium animals, according to Zoo Med's product information.
• Detoxifies Heavy Metals: Detoxifies heavy metals, including copper, lead, mercury, and cadmium, that may be present in tap water.
• Hydrates New Arrivals: Provides essential ions and electrolytes that help hydrate newly acquired reptiles, amphibians, and other animals.
• Slime Coat Support: Stimulates slime coat development in amphibians and fish, according to Zoo Med.
• Instant Conditioning: Labeled as an instant terrarium water conditioner, so you can treat water as you change it.
• For Many Species: Made for all species of snakes, lizards, turtles, tortoises, amphibians, hermit crabs, and arachnids, per the label.

Variants

• 2.25 oz
• 4.25 oz
• 8.75 oz

Ingredients

Water, dechloraminating agent, synthetic organic polymers (colloids), chelating agent, and electrolytes.

How to Use

Recommended-Usage Chart

Disclaimer: Product information and usage guidelines are provided by the manufacturer. Always use products as directed on the label, and consult your veterinarian if you have any concerns about your pet's health.

Usage Instructions

• Treat Drinking Bowls: Add 2 drops of ReptiSafe to each cup (8 fluid ounces) of tap water used in drinking bowls.
• Dose at Every Change: Add ReptiSafe as directed each time you change the bowl water, typically daily.
• Treat Aquatic Habitats: For aquatic species, add 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) of ReptiSafe per 5 gallons of tap water.
• Condition Replacement Water: Treat all new or replacement water in aquatic habitats, including water added during partial changes.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Avoid Eye Contact: If ReptiSafe gets in your eyes, flush with clean water for at least 15 minutes without rubbing.
• Sensitive Skin: If you have a skin condition or allergies, put on gloves before handling the product. Should it come into contact with your skin, wash the area with soap and water.
• Avoid Ingestion: Do not swallow the concentrate; seek medical advice if discomfort or irritation persists.
• Keep Away From Oxidizers: ReptiSafe is inactivated by chlorine bleach, permanganates, free iodine, and strong acids or bases so keep them separate.
• Follow Label Amounts: Use the drop and teaspoon amounts on the label, measuring carefully for the volume of water you treat.

Storage Information

• Store Upright and Closed: Store the bottle upright and tightly closed in a cool, dry area away from excessive heat.
• Keep the Contents Pure: Do not add any other materials to the bottle, as Zoo Med's safety data sheet advises.

Shipping & Return

We offer ground, express, priority, and international delivery; see our shipping policy for details.

For return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed refund policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: How much ReptiSafe do I add to my reptile's water bowl?

Ans: Add 2 drops of ReptiSafe to each cup (8 fluid ounces) of tap water. Zoo Med recommends adding it as directed each time the water is changed, typically daily for terrarium drinking bowls. Treat each fresh batch the same way.

Q2: How much ReptiSafe should I use in a turtle tank?

Ans: For aquatic species' habitat water, Zoo Med recommends 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) of ReptiSafe per 5 gallons of tap water. Treat all new or replacement water, including the water you add back after cleaning or topping off the turtle tank.

Q3: Does ReptiSafe remove chlorine and chloramines?

Ans: Yes. Zoo Med states that ReptiSafe removes chlorine and chloramines, neutralizes ammonia and nitrites, and neutralizes heavy metals, including copper, lead, mercury, and cadmium. Zoo Med recommends it for treating tap water in water bowls, drip systems, and aquatic habitats.

Q4: Can I use ReptiSafe in a chameleon drip system?

Ans: Yes. Zoo Med lists chameleon drip water systems among the recommended uses for ReptiSafe, along with reptile water bowls, amphibian enclosures, and aquatic turtle tanks. Follow the label's dosing for the amount of tap water you are treating in the reservoir.

Q5: Is ReptiSafe a supplement or a water conditioner?

Ans: ReptiSafe is a water conditioner. Zoo Med describes it as an instant terrarium water conditioner that treats tap water and provides essential ions and electrolytes to help hydrate newly acquired animals.

Q6: Does ReptiSafe help amphibians and their slime coat?

Ans: Zoo Med states that ReptiSafe stimulates the development of the slime coat in amphibians and fish. It is also recommended for amphibian enclosures, and the label lists amphibians among the animals it is made for, alongside snakes, lizards, turtles, and tortoises.

Q7: What is in ReptiSafe?

Ans: Zoo Med lists the components as water, a dechloraminating agent, synthetic organic polymers (colloids), a chelating agent and electrolytes. Its safety data sheet notes the mixture does not meet classification criteria for physical or health hazards. The liquid is blue and odorless.

Q8: Which size of ReptiSafe should I buy?

Ans: This listing offers 2.25-, 4.25-, and 8.75-fluid-ounce bottles. Because drinking bowls need just 2 drops per cup of water, while aquatic habitats need 1 teaspoon per 5 gallons, larger tanks will use the product faster.