Should I put a penny in my snakes water bowl?

Should I put a penny in my snakes water bowl?

recently posted a video saying to put pre 1982 pennies in your snakes water dish to block bacteria growth. PLEASE DON’T DO THIS. Copper is toxic and the hard metals will leech into the water. It’s actually perfectly safe.

Is copper toxic to reptiles?

Acute toxicity tests revealed that among the metals detected in Chiricahua leopard frog habitat, copper was toxic at concentrations lower than those observed in the environment. Copper was especially toxic to this species at concentrations of about 10\% of concentrations observed in their habitats.

What can I use for a snake water bowl?

In my opinion, plastic (or a plastic composite material) is the best material for water bowls. A plastic bowl is easy to clean and will probably last the entire life of your snake, if you take care of it. Many of the modern plastic bowls are also designed to be bacteria resistant, which is another plus.

Is copper safe for snakes?

Copper is highly toxic to all invertebrates and most bacteria and a penny in the water would dissolve a small amount.

What is toxic to lizards?

Avoid kale, spinach, broccoli, cabbage, and romaine lettuce, however, because these greens contain an ingredient that prevents reptiles from absorbing calcium properly.

Can a snakes water dish be too big?

Snakes will drink readily from bowls. You also need to consider the size of the snake’s cage and the layout of hides and other “furniture.” As a general rule, you should choose a bowl that’s just large enough for the snake to get its body inside, in case it wants to soak. But not much larger than this.

What substrate should I use for my ball python?

Substrate and Furnishings Reptile bark (orchid bark), cypress mulch, pulverized coconut husk (bed-a-beast), or a mixture of both are prime choices. Avoid any excessively drying bedding including pine shavings, sand, or paper products. And never use a cedar bedding… cedar is toxic to all snakes!

What keeps poisonous snakes?

Ammonia: Snakes dislike the odor of ammonia so one option is to spray it around any affected areas. Another option is to soak a rug in ammonia and place it in an unsealed bag near any areas inhabited by snakes to deter them away.

How do you clean a snake water dish?

Just use hot water. No need to use soap unless very dirty… As far as reptisafe if you only have 1 snake, feel free to use, I did, BUT as collection grew iv just used tap water, and they are fine. Just regular old dishwashing soap works fine, make sure you get it rinsed good.