I just want to make it clear that I am not a veteranian nor a chemist and the information that I am supplying to everyone is based off personal research and first hand use knowledge.

After having the question posed if it would be safe to have a waterbowl large enough that a snake could soak in and then subsequently drink from, I did a little more research. The information that I was able to find made it sound like Permethrin, which is the active ingredient in PAM and Equate bedding spray, would become "water-proof" or would not be reactivated by water after it has completely dried. It is also effective for at least 6 weeks, if not longer.

http://www.bitesandstingsonline.com/repellent.htm?source=overture&OVRAW=permethrin&OVKEY=permethrin&OVMTC=standard&OVADID=1970738022&OVKWID=18098902522

I also found a link to one of the big breeders whom I have a lot of respect for. Ralph Davis wrote a page discussing both Provent A-Mite and Black Knight. After reading his thoughts on the two products, I contacted him by phone to ask him if he knew anything about the reactivation by water dilema. He also feels that it is not reactivated. If you would like to read what he wrote, I provided the link to his website, with his permission.

http://www.ralphdavisreptiles.com/matrix/ralphs_words/black_knight.asp

When we treated for mites, I put the same waterbowl the snakes had back in with them. At the time, we had close to 50 snakes and not one of them showed any negative effects. So going back to my personal knowledge, I would feel completely comfortable putting a bowl large enough for the animal to be able to soak in and then drink from but ONLY after the product is completely dry. This is why I waited until the next day to return the water bowl.

I hope this helps.

Michelle
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