In my case, I agree about removing the water, especially for my Boa.
The tank is too small, temporary, unplanned for a rescue Boa. The water bowl and hide take up most of the room. The water is 3-4 in deep. Last feeding, she snagged the rat mid air and landed coiled and submerged in the water. It did not phase her one bit. I pulled her out of the water and she never let go of that rat, and They were completely under!
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