alfie_the_tortoise
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I’ve heard many different things about keeping water bowls in my baby sulcatas tank. Some say don’t ever do it, and some say it’s essential. Does Alfie need a water bowl?
Water bowls
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Absolutely. In fact, a lot of people recommend you have two.
Get a large terra cotta saucer, and use that.
Get a large terra cotta saucer, and use that.
Ditto what Techno said.
From the Sully care sheet:
Water bowls: Plain old terra cotta plant saucers work best. They come in a variety of sizes to suit any size tortoise, they offer good traction to little wet tortoise feet, they have low sides and the are shallow so your tortoise won't drown if it happens to flip over and land upside down in the water bowl. Sink the bowl into the substrate for best results. No harm in having two water bowls, by the way. Do NOT use the typical ramped pet store bowls. These can literally be death traps for tortoises. Great for snakes and lizards though. Clean your terra cotta saucer as often as needed. The more they track food and substrate into it, and the more they poop in it, the better. This means they are comfortable using their bowl, and that is great news. Just rinse and refill as many times a day as you need to.
From the Sully care sheet:
Water bowls: Plain old terra cotta plant saucers work best. They come in a variety of sizes to suit any size tortoise, they offer good traction to little wet tortoise feet, they have low sides and the are shallow so your tortoise won't drown if it happens to flip over and land upside down in the water bowl. Sink the bowl into the substrate for best results. No harm in having two water bowls, by the way. Do NOT use the typical ramped pet store bowls. These can literally be death traps for tortoises. Great for snakes and lizards though. Clean your terra cotta saucer as often as needed. The more they track food and substrate into it, and the more they poop in it, the better. This means they are comfortable using their bowl, and that is great news. Just rinse and refill as many times a day as you need to.
alfie_the_tortoise
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Thanks, I will definitely use one. Where can I find terracotta plant saucers?
~ Home Depot, Lowes or Walmart.
~ If you can find one that is glazed, it seems to help the fungus from growing.
alfie_the_tortoise
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Thanks
alfie_the_tortoise
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Just got one in the mail that I ordered before posting this. Is this ok?
No, I’m sorry that is a tipping hazard because the sides are straight down. The plant saucer is gradual which helps them walk into it.
