The size is ok some people like smaller bowls some like smaller ones (I do ) the only thing with those is that sometimes the snake gets under it and then tip it over, no big deal just a big mess.

It is really hard to prevent them from tipping their water dish (sometimes it seems that it is all they have in mind ) knock on wood so far the dishes I have been using have never been tipped………….I use those http://www.pet-dog-cat-supply-store....p-flypage-9736