Water bowls for Colubrids

[Jim Smith]

I have a very basic question for some of the more experienced Colubrid keepers here. While my snakes were small, I've been able to use the large sized standard rock look-alike composite water bowls found at the chain pet stores. Now that my Hondurans are getting much larger (4+ feet long) there is no way that they can fit their entire bodies into these water bowls for a good soaking. My question is, what water bowls do others use with similar sized snakes? I would very much prefer to stay with something that sort of looks "natural" as opposed to a stainless steel dogs water bowl.

Thanks for any assistance and/or suggestions.

[IW17]

There are water bowls similar to the ones your using that will fit a 4-5' slender snake. They aren't rounded but they have a rough cut look, and usually fit into a corner of the enclosure. I'll try to find a link.

[SSSSnakes]

Originally Posted by IW17

There are water bowls similar to the ones your using that will fit a 4-5' slender snake. They aren't rounded but they have a rough cut look, and usually fit into a corner of the enclosure. I'll try to find a link.

Petco sells these water bowls you,re talking about. The larger size ones will only fit in a 40 breeder or larger size tank.

[Zoo Nanny]

At the zoo we used shallow black feed tubs and circled with rocks to hide the tub.
Rubber Feed Pan Little Giant (Stable Equipment Supplies - Buckets Feeders)

[toddnbecka]

I use black stoneware bowls of suitable size from the dollar store or Wal-Mart. Not exactly natural, but certainly easier on the eyes than stainless steel.