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hiper2009
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United Kingdom
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 Posted - 14/01/2010 : 17:19:04
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Tap water for me and all my animals  |
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Posted - 14/01/2010 : 18:27:38
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| I read in a snake book bottle water is best for young snakes. But it is ok to use tap water as they mature. |
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eeji
The Morph Master
United Kingdom
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Posted - 14/01/2010 : 18:38:51
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Originally posted by Rich78
@Macspud
I take some of your points but their is a lot of evidence gathering that tap water containing chlorine and flouride can damage your brain cells over a period of time. I don't agree with you on bottled water being a con either.
orl teh kemikulz in tap wortar nevur dud miy brayn eni haarm  |
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dean54321
Egg
United Kingdom
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Posted - 14/01/2010 : 19:15:54
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i use tap water for lightning
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HannahB
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
5491 Posts |
Posted - 14/01/2010 : 19:18:39
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tap for me and my snakes aswell..
although i do occasionally steal some bottled water from my mums supplies for them |
2.0 Normal Royal Pythons - Q and Little One
1.0 Chihauhaun Mountain Kingsnake - Simba
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Blackecho
The Corn Snake Admin
United Kingdom
4379 Posts |
Posted - 14/01/2010 : 19:29:24
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Originally posted by SexyBear77
I don't like all this stuff about fluorine either, its sooo bad for you but it is in sooo much stuff!
I guess you mean Fluoride, Fluorine is an element, Fluoride is the ion. Fluorides occur naturally in all water sources and are not always tested for in bottled water. |
 
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Blackecho
The Corn Snake Admin
United Kingdom
4379 Posts |
Posted - 14/01/2010 : 19:31:06
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| Chlorine dissipates very quickly, I should have said that when I use tap water I allow it to stand for at least 24hours to remove the Chlorine, but it is in such low levels that I don't believe it would cause any damage to use straight off. |
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Blackecho
The Corn Snake Admin
United Kingdom
4379 Posts |
Posted - 14/01/2010 : 19:35:03
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Originally posted by SexyBear77
Zinc, lead, copper from pipes, fluorine, which can cause health problems, as well as chlorine. I don't like drinking tap water.
My earlier post was very badly written- I use the Reptisafe water conditioner I mentioned.
BE, I don't want to question your knowledge in any way. I just don't like taking the chance.
Also, Copper is naturally occurring in rocks and soils, so the bottled 'mineral' water will have plenty in it. Not that Copper in small quantities is bad for you, in fact all living organisms need some Copper. If you have any multi-vitamins at home, have a look at the ingredients.
Tap water is thoroughly checked (trust me the DWI - Drinking Water Inspectorate make sure of that). |
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SexyBear77
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3796 Posts |
Posted - 14/01/2010 : 19:54:27
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I suppose I do mean flouride.
Is it really such a problem if I dont like drinking tap water though? My reps have the water conditioner, and thats that. |
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Posted - 14/01/2010 : 20:09:53
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Pure fresh Welsh Water straight from the tap - it doesn't get much better than that!
BE is right though - the process that tap water goes through is as good if not better than the process for bottled water. The regulators make sure of it these days. |
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Posted - 14/01/2010 : 20:21:30
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| Personally I dont think this is a debate, wether or not you use tap or bottled its up to you. If you are so scared your snakes are going to get ill and possibly die from its your choice, this is a similar debate to newspaper with ink or without its your choice and your say in the welfare fo the snake, dont mistake me in saying its your choice what you do concerning the welfare of your snake ie, not giving it the basic needs like heat. But personally its what works best for you and its how much your whilling to spend and be protective over your snake or any reptile in that case! |
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Posted - 14/01/2010 : 20:34:29
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orl teh kemikulz in tap wortar nevur dud miy brayn eni haarm quote:
Mice ome ho I maen Nice one! |
 
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MacSpud
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 14/01/2010 : 20:39:25
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| I hope I didn't come across as being aggressive in my previous post, if I did my apologies. |
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Blackecho
The Corn Snake Admin
United Kingdom
4379 Posts |
Posted - 14/01/2010 : 20:49:07
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Originally posted by SexyBear77
I suppose I do mean flouride.
Is it really such a problem if I dont like drinking tap water though? My reps have the water conditioner, and thats that.
Of course not, but I wanted to address some of the statements you made before other members got scared for no reason.
Each to their own |
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lee2308
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
3348 Posts |
Posted - 15/01/2010 : 00:00:06
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cider for me and my snakes  |
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SexyBear77
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3796 Posts |
Posted - 15/01/2010 : 01:10:13
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Originally posted by ants337
ive heard a few people say u should use bottled water but some say tap waters ok, i can see why you would use bottled because of all thepoopthats in tap water. what do you guys give?
BE, is this not the sort of thing you mean? I feel I am being singled out somewhat... |
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lucifer
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
780 Posts |
Posted - 15/01/2010 : 01:53:39
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Originally posted by lee2308
cider for me and my snakes
I saw what you did there.
I think its fair to say the subject of tap vs bottled is a hotly debated subject enough outside of pet keeping.
Unless there is a serious hard water issue then tap water is fine for snakes. The rest is down to preference and life style choices only. |
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Kellog
the nice one
United Kingdom
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Posted - 15/01/2010 : 05:23:59
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Originally posted by SexyBear77
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Originally posted by ants337
ive heard a few people say u should use bottled water but some say tap waters ok, i can see why you would use bottled because of all thepoopthats in tap water. what do you guys give?
BE, is this not the sort of thing you mean? I feel I am being singled out somewhat...
I dont think BE is singling you out SB....it is just that you are the only person who has raised exact concerns regarding the state of tap water mentioning exactly what is thought to be in it....rather than just saying tap water is bad. Therefore yours is the comment BE can respond to directly, which is what is needed.
So well done both of you.
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Blackecho
The Corn Snake Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 15/01/2010 : 08:14:31
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| Kellog's right, I was just replying to specifics, my apologies if I upset you and as above, give your snakes any water you want (as long as its not distilled!), neither tap nor bottled will do them any harm. |
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Posted - 15/01/2010 : 11:24:00
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I only give bottled water. I heard in the caretaking videos everyone said bottled and being a new owner I wanted to do what the experts recommended.quote:
Originally posted by ants337
ive heard a few people say u should use bottled water but some say tap waters ok, i can see why you would use bottled because of all thepoopthats in tap water. what do you guys give?
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