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    Water bowl question

    Hello,
    I was looking for a water bowl. I have no idea which water bowl to use for an adult ball python.
    I was watching youtube and there was a suggestion of water bowl which is
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...KIKX0DER&psc=1

    Anyone use this water bowl? or heard of it? Thank you.

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    I use ceramic dog bowls in most of my cages. They work fine.
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    You can use almost anything as long as it is heavy enough that the snake doesn't tip it over.

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    Re: Water bowl question

    Quote Originally Posted by Regius_049 View Post
    You can use almost anything as long as it is heavy enough that the snake doesn't tip it over.
    I wouldn't worry about weight. You're not going to find a bowl heavy enough to guarantee that. If the snake wants it flipped it's getting flipped. What helps is a wide bowl with a flat bottom making it hard for the snake to get under it.

    Also if you have substrate digging it out underneath the bowl so the bowl sits on the actual cage floor helps.
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    Re: Water bowl question

    Quote Originally Posted by KMG View Post
    I use ceramic dog bowls in most of my cages. They work fine.
    So I am guessing what I put up there is fine? Size wise too?

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    Re: Water bowl question

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    So I am guessing what I put up there is fine? Size wise too?
    Yes, and yes.

    I use about that same size for my three smaller Bloods. I'll even use if for my big Blood if she dirties her's up, which is only about 10 inches wide. The size doesn't really matter as I've found they'll drink out of any size. As long as it works for you and the enclosure the snake will use it fine. Just keep water in it.

    Now if the snake likes to soak you may need something larger but with a BP that shouldn't be an issue.
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    I personally like to provide a water bowl big enough for my snake to soak in. Not that she's ever soaked since I got her, but the option is there.
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    I use plastic dog bowls from Wal-Mart, $2 each. Theyre probanly about 9"×9" square.

    I bought a bunch of them and just swap them out every water change, wash them in between uses.
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    Water bowl question

    Quote Originally Posted by gusanr14 View Post
    Hello,
    I was looking for a water bowl. I have no idea which water bowl to use for an adult ball python.
    I was watching youtube and there was a suggestion of water bowl which is
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...KIKX0DER&psc=1

    Anyone use this water bowl? or heard of it? Thank you.
    Thats tiny.. 5" diameter is nothing.
    I use 5 quart bowls from Tractor Supply Plus/ Country Max ect.. The larger ones will help with humidity too. They have Pink Camo or Regular. They also have thick soft plain black rubber in the same size. These are heavy enough when filled. They Measure about 12" diameter. My snakes dont soak, but they do "wade" and go through it now and then
    https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/pr...l?cm_vc=-10005
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    Re: Water bowl question

    I use smaller water bowls for my Royals:Balls as mine just don't soak - seems like a waste of space tbh .


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