Hello! I have a question concerning the amount and frequency of water to offer my adult male rosy boa, Palmer. We've had him for a few months, and the experienced breeder (he's been in the snake breeding trade for decades but rehomed his snakes due to his Polio and wanting to spend time with grandkids). When we got him, the breeder said to only offer water twice a month for about 24 hours at a time, as they can sometimes gorge themselves on over drinking. And also, he said to remove water 48 hours bedore and after feeding, as thus can increase likelihood of regurgitation.
We've been doing this and it's been working wonderfully. Palmer is in great health.
Now is one of the times he has water and I always feel like he's missing out. We give him a tiny bowl, big enough to drink from of course, but not to soak in. Just now I caught him trying too swim in the water, head submerged and everything. I know some online sources will sources at keep water in too he here constantly, while some will warn this increases humidty too much and can raise their chances of developing a URI. I'd like to know your thoughts and experiences.
Thank you!