Quote Originally Posted by JLC View Post
That would be a "no". However, they CAN stay under water for a relatively long time without it doing any harm. Not that I would ever force the issue, but I also wouldn't freak out if my BP dunked its head under the water for a little while. They don't have the same sorts of oxygen exchange that mammals have and have a much slower respiration when at rest or at least calm. So yeah...they can hang out under the water for several minutes. The key is to make sure they can't ever get trapped in the water.

yes well aware. It is hard to convey sarcasm via internet forum.