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  • 07-11-2010, 11:11 AM
    Angry J
    Using deli cups for water dishes
    I'd really like to start using disposable deli cups for water dishes as I've seen in some professional breeder's setups. I hate cleaning out water dishes and it's really gross when my snakes poop in them (It doesn't happen a lot, but a few times is enough). I'd rather just toss a plastic deli cup instead of wash a bowl in my dishwasher.

    My question is where can I find them? I went to my local Costco and they only had 2 oz soufflé cups. I have a Sam's Club nearby but don't have a membership so I can't check there. Any other ideas as to where to pick them up?
  • 07-11-2010, 11:17 AM
    dsirkle
    Re: Using deli cups for water dishes
    Gordon Food Service has them. Otherwise You liely would have to order them online.
  • 07-11-2010, 11:30 AM
    Boanerges
    Re: Using deli cups for water dishes
    I get mine from a place called Tri-City Paper near my house...
  • 07-11-2010, 12:20 PM
    Blue Apple Herps
    Re: Using deli cups for water dishes
    I get mine online from superior enterprises. Good prices, cheap/fast shipping, too.
  • 07-11-2010, 01:27 PM
    Angry J
    Re: Using deli cups for water dishes
    Thanks for the replies. I'll start my online search. :)
  • 07-11-2010, 01:33 PM
    stratus_020202
    Re: Using deli cups for water dishes
    How do you keep them from tipping them over. I have a huge stone dish in my big girls tub, and now that she can't tip it over she manages to push her paper towels into it. Ugh. I swear she does it on purpose so she gets to come out.
  • 07-11-2010, 02:13 PM
    Angry J
    Re: Using deli cups for water dishes
    One other question. What size cups do you use for adult snakes? I was thinking 16oz ones.
  • 07-11-2010, 07:04 PM
    55Ballin
    Re: Using deli cups for water dishes
    The people to talk to are the restaurants and deli's. They could probably help you best. Call them up and ask around. I use the 8" bowls I get when I order chinese food for both hides and bowls. AND they're dishwasher safe so you just rinse off the feces and throw them in the dishwasher.
  • 07-11-2010, 10:13 PM
    rj1204
    Re: Using deli cups for water dishes
    I order the 8oz deli cups from Superior. I use the 4" pvc connectors that I buy at Lowe's for $1.60 each. They leave about 2" of room for my BP's to climb up and get a drink. I put about 4-6oz of water in each cup. When I change water, I take out the old deli cup, put the new one in, pour the water in and I am done. If my snake did not poop in the water, then I just clean it out with mild soap and use them again. It is convenient and "green."

    A great link to all this is on YouTube by JKR Pro Tips #2:

    YouTube - JKR Pro Tip #2 - Water Bowls
  • 07-12-2010, 08:18 PM
    tonyaltn
    Re: Using deli cups for water dishes
    I havnt compared prices, but here is another source....
    http://lllreptile.com/store/catalog/...king-material/
  • 07-13-2010, 04:49 PM
    Angry J
    Re: Using deli cups for water dishes
    Awesome. Thanks!
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