View Full Version : Hard water spots on my snake
syriasian
08-22-17, 05:14 PM
So i started to notice that my snake has hard water deposits on his head and body since he started to soak in his water bowl. I dont know how to remove it or if it is at all possible to get it off his skin. If you have any info on my issue i would love some help and if you have thoughts on how to prevent this again let me know
trailblazer295
08-22-17, 05:49 PM
It will come off with a shed. Is the water chemistry unusually hard where you are? Most people use tap water for their snakes myself included but never heard of that before.
syriasian
08-22-17, 06:23 PM
It wasnt before but lately its been different cause i use the same water all the time but now its staying on him so i might just go to like bottled water or something like that
Minkness
08-22-17, 06:28 PM
May need to clean your pipes. Sometimes they get build up in the pipes that comes put over time, making the water even harder than usual. You could also just get a water purifier instead of buying bottled.
trailblazer295
08-22-17, 06:32 PM
Have you noticed any other differences in your water? Smell? after a shower? Are you on a well or city water? Could be the city changing their treatment methods.
syriasian
08-22-17, 08:48 PM
I havent noticed a difference in smell or anything along those lines. Im on city water and i think it might be that i dont have a filter on my water maybe?
Minkness
08-22-17, 10:33 PM
Most likely. I would filter it and should be fine.
syriasian
08-23-17, 06:45 AM
Thanks guys
Maybe he just peed on himself... ? That is white too in most cases. Anyway, either you just wash it off with a wet paper towel, or wait until he sheds.
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