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keeping the water fresh while on vacation?
- Thread starter Sandra
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Amanda E
Snake Addict!
The only thing I can suggest is you put a few water bowls in the cage, so in case she tips one over, or fowls one, there's always the other one available.
Other than that, (and it's probably obvious) just put the fresh water in the cage minutes before you leave and give fresh water the minute you get back.
And have fun (don't worry) while you are on your trip! One week for a snake really isn't that horrible to go without food/water. I know that I've never been able to watch my snakes all the time, but at times during shed cycles they usually just curl up in a hidebox for a week and I never see them out, even to get water, so if they can do it during a shed cycle, it shouldn't be a problem other times too.
Other than that, (and it's probably obvious) just put the fresh water in the cage minutes before you leave and give fresh water the minute you get back.
And have fun (don't worry) while you are on your trip! One week for a snake really isn't that horrible to go without food/water. I know that I've never been able to watch my snakes all the time, but at times during shed cycles they usually just curl up in a hidebox for a week and I never see them out, even to get water, so if they can do it during a shed cycle, it shouldn't be a problem other times too.
tim88
The system is down
GSE
I put grapefruit seed extract (GSE) in my snakes water to kill any bacteria, usually about 6-8 drops per gallon. When I go on a trip and am gone for a long time, then I try putting a little bit more in. I've heard of several other people that use GSE and it seems to work just fine.
Good Luck!
I put grapefruit seed extract (GSE) in my snakes water to kill any bacteria, usually about 6-8 drops per gallon. When I go on a trip and am gone for a long time, then I try putting a little bit more in. I've heard of several other people that use GSE and it seems to work just fine.
Good Luck!
Amanda E
Snake Addict!
Re: Water Issues
I wouldn't do this. I've heard Rich say that these are the type of water bowls that snakes get confused with and once they find their way in, if they can't find their way out there is the potential for drowning. In other words, if Rich has had drownings due to this type of water dish, I wouldn't use it.
Diggy said:
I wouldn't do this. I've heard Rich say that these are the type of water bowls that snakes get confused with and once they find their way in, if they can't find their way out there is the potential for drowning. In other words, if Rich has had drownings due to this type of water dish, I wouldn't use it.
