Cage question

My smaller boas love to soak in their faux rock water dishes. My 8 foot female likes to soak in it too but she's so big she displaces all the water.

Any suggestions on what to use for her soaking/water bowl that will be large enough and not cost an arm and a leg?

Evan, I keep rainbow boas, which love to soak. I use large plastic tubs for waterbowls, which are hard to tip over to start; and put a full gallon of water in each, making them very heavy in addition.

Thank you for the response. I suppose that would work if the water volume was heavy enough lol. She, s a 30 pounder. I was really thinking like a ceramic planter or something. I am not sure.

If you can't find an appropriate sized plastic storage tub that will work for your girl, try one of the concrete or soil mixing tubs. You can find them at garden centers, nurseries, Lowes, Home Depot, etc. for under $10.

I use cat litter boxes, they are available in different sizes, colors and have always worked well. Cost is low as well.

Originally Posted by mxracer4life

I use cat litter boxes, they are available in different sizes, colors and have always worked well. Cost is low as well.

Awesome. Thanks everyone for sharing. I'll give it a go.

I like to use the 3 gallon stainless steel dog bowls for larger females. They're typically large enough for even the larger females to soak in.

The other item that helps is that the tubs are large enough, relative to the enclosure, that flipping is all but impossible: there's no way to turn the tub on its side.

Good luck!

That makes sense. My enclosures are only 12 high. Anyone pm or link a source for the large bowls? Been searching but coming up empty handed.