Stylish and Safe Water Dishes

This reply got lost in another thread where a member doesn't water his snake but when he wants to cause it tips over the stainless steel bowls. And he won't use crocks cause of chemical leach. I want those who want a creative and estetically nice alternative to see this.....

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I have a solution to your problem. And it's been approved by the most spoiled snake ever invented. Pressed or cut glass bowls. They come in all sizes. I use the big serving size for my fur family. You can usually find these in thrift stores with or without the sterling plated rim. You must pick something with a completely flat bottom. Any curvature or legs will tip over. If you can't find any at the thrift stores. Maybe go to a Dollar Store and look for a cut glass ashtray. They are heavy shallow and wide and good for a small snake.

All the etching is on the outside so you can easily clean out the inside with a wipe of a paper towel. And since it is substantial it's very unlikely you would drop it.

Also make sure it's not leaded glas. It can leach into the water. They usually are heavier and have very sharp cut facets and will give a musical like 'tink' when you tap it with something metal. Not a 'thunk' like with regular glass.

Please get something for you snake. How would you like to want a drink and not have anything except when scheduled by someone else.

Here's some examples


http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/4/9/8...8532488_tp.jpg


http://images.goantiques.com/thumbna...5BAL101_14.jpg



Ashtray

http://www.steptoesantiques.co.uk/ac...htray_2708.JPG



NOT ACCEPTABLE---Cat Tested---Will tip over

http://www.stcharlesgallery.com/catalog/16424-003_t.jpg

I would have never thought of that....thats a good idea and I have a couple of bowls like that. I switched to a dog food water dish for smaller dogs...it has a lip around the bottom with rubber so no sliding or tipping....but I like your idea better...its more "eye friendly".

i would not be interested in scraping poops out of all those crazy crevices. I'd find smooth, dishwasher safe glass bowls that are heavier to use.

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Originally Posted by cinderbird

i would not be interested in scraping poops out of all those crazy crevices. I'd find smooth, dishwasher safe glass bowls that are heavier to use.

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Yeah see its not the fact that the inside is smooth, the inside only gets a little slimey. Its when you snake does laps around his tub while pooping, then you have poop all in the little crevases and cracks. I had the problem of trying to find the perfect bowls and i went with the VO-Toys tan and blue clay dishes that everyone uses. They never tip over and hold a lot of water and they don't look bad either. Better than the huge dog bowls i have with dog bones all over it!

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Originally Posted by cinderbird

i would not be interested in scraping poops out of all those crazy crevices. I'd find smooth, dishwasher safe glass bowls that are heavier to use.

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Originally Posted by cinderbird

i would not be interested in scraping poops out of all those crazy crevices. I'd find smooth, dishwasher safe glass bowls that are heavier to use.

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My thoughts exactly.

My snakes ALWAYS manage to poop on or in the water bowl. ugh..


OP: I think that person was just one specific case of someone who doesn't like to use ceramic bowls. I think the general consensus is that if you have a lot of tipped water bowls, go with ceramic croc dishes.

can't beat these:

http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/90140379

black is stylish too! and these ones double as a hide for smaller snakes.

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Originally Posted by katia

can't beat these:

http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/90140379

black is stylish too! and these ones double as a hide for smaller snakes.

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Man, I should get some of those! I always see them and think they would be great.. hmm!

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Originally Posted by katia

can't beat these:

http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/90140379

black is stylish too! and these ones double as a hide for smaller snakes.

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I remember a while back, someone on here posted some photos of one of their snakes that could barely still squeeze under one of those with out tipping it...

do you guys think that ashtrays from a dollarstore would work out ok. As far as functionality I think they would be fine, but they are painted white and they are plastic. I just dont want any chemicals getting into the water and harming my snakes...Or maybe the plastic is just white...idk...

I'm sorry..............I sure you're sick of hearing about my practically perfect Alexander. But he doesn't poop in his bowl or anywhere near it. I had no idea common-er snakes that live in and around Tupperwear poop on everything like little barbarians. :rofl:

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i9...ge-snake-1.jpg

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Originally Posted by Vypyrz

I remember a while back, someone on here posted some photos of one of their snakes that could barely still squeeze under one of those with out tipping it...

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Not exactly like the bowl in the picture, but I think this is the thread you remember? :)

http://www.ball-pythons.net/forums/s...ad.php?t=35212

:D Those bowls make really nice hides/water dishes for young bp's.

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Originally Posted by cinderbird

i would not be interested in scraping poops out of all those crazy crevices .

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:8: Hilarious!

Arsinoe yes, :rofl: little barbarians. :rofl: mine only poops in his humid cave style hide and when he is finished knocks the cover off for so I know to clean it. :D he has more common tastes however and likes a under plant saucer as a water bowl. No accounting for tastes! :rolleye2:

If anyone has a dollar tree or not check this link out.

Perfect for 28qt tubs and up

$12 per case plus shipping if shipped to your house. Free shipping if shipped to local Dollar Tree
http://www.dollartree.com/floral-dec...?method=search

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Originally Posted by Arsinoe

I'm sorry..............I sure you're sick of hearing about my practically perfect Alexander. But he doesn't poop in his bowl or anywhere near it. I had no idea common-er snakes that live in and around Tupperwear poop on everything like little barbarians. :rofl:

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i9...ge-snake-1.jpg

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Are you trying to say that because some of our snakes are kept in tubs that they are "barbarians" because they aren't "spoiled"?

Rich, Those are great! hmmm!

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Originally Posted by Kaorte

Are you trying to say that because some of our snakes are kept in tubs that they are "barbarians" because they aren't "spoiled"?

Rich, Those are great! hmmm!

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Tupper--wear as Tupper---Doo Doo!

http://renegade-cruisers.net/bb/images/smilies/rofl.gif

Hey how about the heart shaped dishat Dollar Tree.
http://www.dollartree.com/party-supp...4466/index.pro

I have dog food bowls much like the ones on the link. The snakes love to hide under them and get drinks too. Cheap and very functionable.

Since I'm the one that mentioned the SS water bowls and not liking crocks, I thought I'd explain my position. I've got one snake that can tip over her bowl. None of my other snakes can tip them over. These are the heavy duty SS bowls with a weighted bottom. Like I said, none of my other snakes tip their's over, but my het for pied seems to make a game of it. She likes to lay her head on top of the bowl, so she spends most of her time getting the bowl upside down.

As for the crock bowls, I've heard that lead is still used in these types of bowls. This is the main reason I don't use them, plus I can't put then into the dishwasher. The reason I use the SS bowl, is the ease of cleaning. and I like the look of SS. I like being able to put my water bowls in the dishwasher and use the highest temp setting to super-clean the bowls. I'm not saying I'm right and you're wrong, these are just my preference.

But for the glass stuff listed by the OP, I too would have a problem with cleaning the little nooks. I wonder how sharp some of the patterns would be? I've seen some of the cast glass that have some sharp edges. I guess if you're looking at them in the store, you can determine if the glass has any sharp edges. I do believe these would work just as well as a crock or SS bowl. That's what's nice about herping, as long as it's safe, it's mostly a personal preference as to what you can use.

Jim Smith

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Originally Posted by Arsinoe

I'm sorry..............I sure you're sick of hearing about my practically perfect Alexander. But he doesn't poop in his bowl or anywhere near it. I had no idea common-er snakes that live in and around Tupperwear poop on everything like little barbarians. :rofl:

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i9...ge-snake-1.jpg

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This post cracked me up. I'm not sure if it was in a good way or a bad way.

Arsinoe, you remind me of a woman who I saw at a reptile show... She was carrying a BP around her neck and talking to it... Pointing to other snakes and saying "Look, you look just like him! Do you want to say hi? Go ahead! There you go..."

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Originally Posted by RichsBallPythons

If anyone has a dollar tree or not check this link out.

Perfect for 28qt tubs and up

$12 per case plus shipping if shipped to your house. Free shipping if shipped to local Dollar Tree
http://www.dollartree.com/floral-dec...?method=search

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Those are very similar to the Pyrex bowls I used to use...picked 'em up at Walmart in their cooking dish section! Nice and heavy and easy to clean. Unfortunately, I needed to go with a larger dish and went with a SS water bowl to ease up on the weight a little. If I had a tank, though, I'd probably be using the largest Pyrex bowl I could find! They also came with lids so came in handy if someone needed a little soaking time... :)

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Originally Posted by j_h_smith

Since I'm the one that mentioned the SS water bowls and not liking crocks, I thought I'd explain my position. I've got one snake that can tip over her bowl. None of my other snakes can tip them over. These are the heavy duty SS bowls with a weighted bottom. Like I said, none of my other snakes tip their's over, but my het for pied seems to make a game of it. She likes to lay her head on top of the bowl, so she spends most of her time getting the bowl upside down.

As for the crock bowls, I've heard that lead is still used in these types of bowls. This is the main reason I don't use them, plus I can't put then into the dishwasher. The reason I use the SS bowl, is the ease of cleaning. and I like the look of SS. I like being able to put my water bowls in the dishwasher and use the highest temp setting to super-clean the bowls. I'm not saying I'm right and you're wrong, these are just my preference.

But for the glass stuff listed by the OP, I too would have a problem with cleaning the little nooks. I wonder how sharp some of the patterns would be? I've seen some of the cast glass that have some sharp edges. I guess if you're looking at them in the store, you can determine if the glass has any sharp edges. I do believe these would work just as well as a crock or SS bowl. That's what's nice about herping, as long as it's safe, it's mostly a personal preference as to what you can use.

Jim Smith

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Your girl who can tip things over....I don't know how you have her habitat, but if it is something other than a tub. A decorative one with substrait and rocks and all sorts of neat stuff........Like Alexander has.........you could make a build up around the bowl so she couldn't tip it over. She could lay her head all over the place then.

You do know the ones who give you the most trouble are just trying to get your attention....and they are well worth the extra bother.

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Originally Posted by Arsinoe

Your girl who can tip things over....I don't know how you have her habitat, but if it is something other than a tub. A decorative one with substrait and rocks and all sorts of neat stuff........Like Alexander has.........you could make a build up around the bowl so she couldn't tip it over. She could lay her head all over the place then.

You do know the ones who give you the most trouble are just trying to get your attention....and they are well worth the extra bother.

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She's in a tub within a rack. I tell ya, she does it so she can lay her head on the overturned bowl. It's funny to see her when you pull the tub out of the rack. She lifts her head just enough to what it seems like she's saying, "Excuse me, I'm relaxing. Could you come back in a while?"

Jim Smith