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I know wrong forum but I figured you guys would have the most knowledge about this from experience. Would it be alright to let my Bermese and Monitors take a swim in the pool? Ofcourse not at the same time, I'm just wondering because of all the chemicals. Thanks

As long as them chemicals have had time to mix in well. DFR has posted in the past about taking his anacondas into a pool with no problems.
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GOD,I LOVE ANACONDAS!!!!! Eric aka Mr.A

first off what is a bermese secondly any reptile swimming in the pool isnt a good idea water temps are normally too low and reptiles like to crap and urate in water

O)k he cant spell right, I cant eather. You know what he ment. As long as the water temp is above 80 degrees his snakes will be fine.
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GOD,I LOVE ANACONDAS!!!!! Eric aka Mr.A

` ` Anacondas like acid water. The chlorine won't hurt them if you wait until it partially dissipates. Wait until it's time for the next dose, don't add it, and you're OK. Chlorine injures the tissues in gill and skin breathers. Humans shouldn't go in just after chlorine is added. The fumes can irritate the lungs, throat, nose, and mouth. Same for the Anaconda.
` Anything above 76 degrees F. is OK for Anacondas. If they are digesting, even in the final process, then it must be much warmer. Don't drop the snake's temperature more than a couple of degrees in the transition from air to water. A non-contact, IR thermometer is invaluable for this, and many other husbandry uses.
` Make sure the pumps are OFF, and ALL the pipes are plugged with rags or something that won't slip out.
` I've done this a few times. It's fun, and the Anacondas seem to really enjoy it. My big male would swim away, then come back to check on me, then swim around some more. When I got out , so did he.
` In water, the Anaconda, or any other large, powerful constrictor, is totally uncontrollable. I wouldn't take one into a pool unless I was sure it was absolutely tame, period.
` A snake is liable to void in the water, although mine never did. Just don't drink the water, duh, and add extra chlorine after you're done. If you're worried about snake crap, try keeping a Macaw. That will give you some perspective. Personally, I love Boids, and the crap is part of the deal.
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WOW..I was aware people did this and it was alright but had no idea it was as safe as you say. Would a young anaconda do good in the pool while being watched?.sounds like a fun time with the neighbors

` I didn't say it was safe. It is not! You've got to cover ALL the bases. Never take your captive snake in water that is not very clean. No ponds, etc., or ANY standing water that is not treated, and filtered. Watch out for ANY orifice the snake can get trapped in, and drown.
` ALSO, don't believe that a captive snake can't stress, panic, and drown. It can happen. You never can tell what idiotic things bystanders will do when exposed to a snake.
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