Water bowl drying up?

holdendillard · 03-10-15, 03:28 PM

My hognose's water bowl keeps drying up quickly, the heat lamp is on the other side of the tank so that's not the problem. Has anyone els had his problem?

Jim Smith · 03-10-15, 04:26 PM

I guess that depends on the size of the water bowl and what you define as quickly. What type of water bowl are you using? Is there any chance that there's a small leak in the bowl?

I use water bowls that are large enough for the snakes to coil up in if they want to and I usually change the water and clean the bowls every 3-4 days or so.

holdendillard · 03-11-15, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim Smith

I guess that depends on the size of the water bowl and what you define as quickly. What type of water bowl are you using? Is there any chance that there's a small leak in the bowl?

I use water bowls that are large enough for the snakes to coil up in if they want to and I usually change the water and clean the bowls every 3-4 days or so.

It seems like it dries up in like 3 hours and it's an exo terra bowl, big enough for him to soak in. I'll check for leaks today but idk why there would be one, it was fine all up untile about a week ago

reptiledude987 · 03-10-15, 04:59 PM

I find this time of year the air is much drier than thru the summer and my water dishes need to be filled more frequently than in the summer. Dont know what the average humidity in Fl is like this time of year but its a noticable difference here in the colder months.

holdendillard · 03-11-15, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by reptiledude987

I find this time of year the air is much drier than thru the summer and my water dishes need to be filled more frequently than in the summer. Dont know what the average humidity in Fl is like this time of year but its a noticable difference here in the colder months.

It's usually pretty humid throughout the year here. I'll probably just buy a new one.

Derek Roddy · 03-11-15, 08:18 AM

If you have the cage inside... then the house AC is drying the water bowl. Simply add a bigger one or close off the cage a little better preventing moisture escape.

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holdendillard · 03-12-15, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Derek Roddy

If you have the cage inside... then the house AC is drying the water bowl. Simply add a bigger one or close off the cage a little better preventing moisture escape.

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Ok good because last night I whent out and bought a bigger one.