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how does everyone clean their snakes water bowls? I was wondering if using dish soap or detergent is bad for snakes.

I would think as long as you rinsed them good in hot water it should be fine. Otherwise snake might fart bubbles .

Quig

I found some plastic dog bowls with the wide bottoms from one of the online pet supply stores. They are lightweight, so far impossible to turn over, and inexpensive - so I bought a bunch of them. When I replace water, I use a clean bowl. I rinse out the dirty one and then soak it in a bleach/soapy water solution until I have several accumulated. I then scrub them out under clear running water with a brush and then I run them through the dishwasher. It may be overkill, but at least I know they are clean and free of any nasty bugs

As long as you rinse them good, dish detergent won't hurt.

>>how does everyone clean their snakes water bowls? I was wondering if using dish soap or detergent is bad for snakes.

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Linda Hedgpeth
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Sierra Serpents

I use a very small amount of diluted virosan. Then just scrub it it out . I've used that for about 2-3 years now. But dishsoap is also a very good way to go.
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Greg Holland
GM HERPS
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