Having a supply of readily available clean water is essential in caring for a reptile. Below is some information on the use of water in reptile care.
Use a big shallow dish in providing water. Many reptiles require soaking to remove their skin. A shallow container prevents newborns and tortoises from drowning and enables reptiles to safely and quickly escape the water bowl.
Replace the water daily, and more frequently, there are feces in the container.
Wash water containers with mild soap and clean water every day and disinfect every week.
Some lizards do not sip water from bowls. Spray a mist over the leaves or the cage's edges to provide them with water.
Another method is to provide dripping water on the tank's leaves. You may do with a cup. Poke the bottom part to make a tiny hole with a pin. The hole size determines how quickly the cup empties. Put water in the cup halfway and set it on the cage's top lid, where drops will land on a leaf. Put another cup or dish beneath the leaf to capture extra water before soiling the cell. This method is less challenging to disinfect than dripper tubing.
Your veterinarian Pickerington, OH is a valuable resource when it comes to your pet’s health and needs.
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