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I have a baby green anaconda, I'm just wondering about her soaking. She's usually in her bowl 80-95% of the time through out the week. I'm kinda worried about water blisters forming, I change the water at least once every 3 days. Does anyone think I should keep her bowl in for 3 days and then keep it out for 3 days or something like that? Or just not worry about anything? I've had trouble with water blisters before with a w/c conda, it's not the funnest thing to deal with... So is it something to worry about?

Thanks,
Ben

My conda will do the same thing. She will be in her water for 3-4days and in her hide box for 3-4 days. Does yours have a good hide box? reason I ask is that water is like a security blanket for them another hiding place if you will (in my experiences). As long as you give her a good hide spot and good temps she will be fine. when she is ready to dry off she will. Plus alot of stuff goes on in snake cages when the lights go out. She might just be sitting in there during the day and playing at night to. As far as cleaning it every 3 days, I clean mine out when she craps in it, YUCK!!! it might be every day or sometimes once a week, never can tell. just as long as it stays clean you'll be fine. You do have a good looking Anaikolra there.

` I believe most of the health problems related to soaking come from dirty water.
` Check out the earlier thread about cleaning soaking containers, and acidifying the water: forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=410715,412413

` That is a good looking little Anaconda.
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