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Rosy boa no water
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TheFrogman
Im just old
Its everywhere, Ive read that also in many forums and care sheets, too many to count, again I don't agree with it.
TheFrogman
Im just old
I didn't see it as rude either, but that IS being put out there !
Floof
New member
I don't get it, either! Sure, they're arid, but every animal needs water to function. Keeping a small water dish available isn't going to make humidity skyrocket in a proper enclosure.
I have a theory about people who speculate that rosies will drink too much and regurg after feeding. These people seem ti be the same ones that only put a dish in once a week. Dehydrated animal will drink all it can when it can.. Thus, if it's right after a meal, regurge! I keep a small water dish available for my rosy at all times. I never have had issues with shedding, regurge, RI, or dehydration.
I have a theory about people who speculate that rosies will drink too much and regurg after feeding. These people seem ti be the same ones that only put a dish in once a week. Dehydrated animal will drink all it can when it can.. Thus, if it's right after a meal, regurge! I keep a small water dish available for my rosy at all times. I never have had issues with shedding, regurge, RI, or dehydration.
Nanci
Alien Lover
I didn't put water in with my dragon or uro. But they are eating leafy green vegetables daily!
I have heard to give rosies smaller water bowls, but never no water.
I have a regular-sized bowl for Noah, because I'm afraid if there is an AC failure, or a rack overheating, a large water bowl may mean the difference between life and death.
I have heard to give rosies smaller water bowls, but never no water.
I have a regular-sized bowl for Noah, because I'm afraid if there is an AC failure, or a rack overheating, a large water bowl may mean the difference between life and death.
TheFrogman
Im just old
Agreed, good theroy
I never heard to "Never put water" in with Rosys, what I read on may caresheets and or articles was to not put water in with them the day they eat because if they drink too much water it could encourage a regurge, this is what I read
Floof
New member
Beardies and Uros are another curiosity. Uros, especially. But at least they eat greens, which provide quite a bit of moisture as well.
Beardies... They can be soaked. My adults never did touch water dishes when provided with them, so I just didn't provide them.
But Uros... Everything I've heard about them says they shouldn't be given water dishes and can't be soaked regularly? Could be mistaken on that, of course. Even though I'm sure there's reason and proof for it, I can't wrap my head around an animal that can't be provided liquid water. :/
Ever since learning how backwards care sheets are on young Sulcata and Leopard tortoise hydration needs (most care sheets order little/no water/humidity, but they actually need a ton of it), I can't help but question stuff like that... Within reason, of course. Ha.
Beardies... They can be soaked. My adults never did touch water dishes when provided with them, so I just didn't provide them.
But Uros... Everything I've heard about them says they shouldn't be given water dishes and can't be soaked regularly? Could be mistaken on that, of course. Even though I'm sure there's reason and proof for it, I can't wrap my head around an animal that can't be provided liquid water. :/
Ever since learning how backwards care sheets are on young Sulcata and Leopard tortoise hydration needs (most care sheets order little/no water/humidity, but they actually need a ton of it), I can't help but question stuff like that... Within reason, of course. Ha.
TheFrogman
Im just old
I need to get a Beadie
TyeW
New Breeder
I've never provided my beardies with standing water. They get misted greens every second day and they've been thriving for years. I don't know about rosy boas, but I know for a fact that many sand boa breeders only provide water a few days a week (including a close friend of mine). I provide a very small and shallow dish for my sand boas.