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Thread: Water question

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    Question Water question

    I was wondering, what is the best water to give snakes to drink? I've been giving my guys filtered [britta filtered] tap water. Would unfiltered tap water be safe too? I know distilled is out, because they need minerals. I think. Our tap water is very clean, but I know for a fact that it does have fluoride in it. Please and thank you. [=
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    Re: Water question

    Use tap water. Just let it sit out for a day or two so the chlorine evaporates.

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    Re: Water question

    what temp should the water be??

    i've been using bottled Zephryhills water, but ihaven't set it out for the chlorine to evaporate.. should i be?? so.. is it bad for there to be chlorine in it?

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    Re: Water question

    most people use normal tap water. I do. I just put water conditioner in mine. I am sure it isnt necessary but I do it anyways just because I am like that. Hope that helped

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    Re: Water question

    I just use tap water with ReptiSafe added, since I can get it cheap.

    As for temperature, it should be room temp. in their dish. You'd only use really warm water when soaking a bad shed.
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    Re: Water question

    Odd question just popped into my mind...

    I've been giving just plain tap water to mine (all except one who thinks he's a blood. Only drinks bottled, only drinks fresh. ) Anyway, the others get tap but I don't let it sit out for a day first. If all that chlorine is evaporating, wouldn't it get trapped in the tub since there's a lid on it? That can't be good for them...

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    Re: Water question

    well mines onthe cold side of the tank,and i felt it yesterday andit felt chilly to my hand,,, i sould have just put my thermometer inthere to see the exact temp... i will next time....

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