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    Re: does your ball sleep weird?

    Quote Originally Posted by Big Gunns View Post
    Are you making a stand that when those bowls were made it was bad for the environment(can respect that)....or do you believe chemical residue from the pots is bad for the snakes(don't understand this one)?
    I don't know if there are any issues while making these bowls. But I do know that S.S. bowls are safe. So, I only use stainless steel. Cleaning is much easier and don't have to worry about cracking if dropped, so S.S. is for me.

    YMMV,
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    Re: does your ball sleep weird?

    Quote Originally Posted by j_h_smith View Post
    I don't know if there are any issues while making these bowls. But I do know that S.S. bowls are safe. So, I only use stainless steel. Cleaning is much easier and don't have to worry about cracking if dropped, so S.S. is for me.

    YMMV,
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    Yeah all you have to worry about is your bowl being flipped which has made you only give them water 3 days a week. Of course when Fish and Game raids your house they'll have you on the news stating you had no water for your snakes. Don't think for one second that couldn't happen....not for one split second.

    BG thinks he told the story of how they stated someones hatching baby balls were just "left to die in the incubator with no water". BG now adds water bowls to all his babies as soon as they pip....and so does his buddy.
    Last edited by Big Gunns; 04-12-2010 at 04:01 PM.

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    Re: does your ball sleep weird?

    Mr Gunns, please let me raise my snakes how I see fit.

    Thank You!
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    Re: does your ball sleep weird?

    Quote Originally Posted by j_h_smith View Post
    Mr Gunns, please let me raise my snakes how I see fit.

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    OK...but don't say that BG didn't warn you.

    To be perfectly honest though....they would confiscate your animals if they ever decided to raid your PRIVATE residence if your animals did not have water. BG is always looking out for his fans.

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    Re: does your ball sleep weird?

    Quote Originally Posted by Big Gunns View Post
    OK...but don't say that BG didn't warn you.

    To be perfectly honest though....they would confiscate your animals if they ever decided to raid your PRIVATE residence if your animals did not have water. BG is always looking out for his fans.
    Trust me Mr. Gunns, finding my snakes without water would be the least of their worries. Remember, I don't like large government intervention into my personal life, nor home.

    Have a great day!
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    Re: does your ball sleep weird?

    I have a solution to your problem. And it's been approved by the most spoiled snake ever invented. Pressed or cut glass bowls. They come in all sizes. I use the big serving size for my fur family. You can usually find these in thrift stores with or without the sterling plated rim. You must pick something with a completely flat bottom. Any curvature or legs will tip over. If you can't find any at the thrift stores. Maybe go to a Dollar Store and look for a cut glass ashtray. They are heavy shallow and wide and good for a small snake.

    All the etching is on the outside so you can easily clean out the inside with a wipe of a paper towel. And since it is substantial it's very unlikely you would drop it.

    Also make sure it's not leaded glas. It can leach into the water. They usually are heavier and have very sharp cut facets and will give a musical like 'tink' when you tap it with something metal. Not a 'thunk' like with regular glass.

    Please get something for you snake. How would you like to want a drink and not have anything except when scheduled by someone else.

    Here's some examples





    Ashtray




    NOT ACCEPTABLE---Cat Tested---Will tip over

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    Re: does your ball sleep weird?

    Interesting thread.

    I personally cannot differentiate in any of our snakes between when they are just "resting" and when they are actually "sleeping"!

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