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Reptile and Amphibian Care

Water

All herptiles need water, regardless of what is naturally occurring in their environment. It may seem like a desert dwelling herptile has no need for water but this is almost never the case. While these herptiles may seldom, if ever, be seen drinking water, it is simple enough to provide them with water should they need it. Most herptiles do regularly need fresh water, so find some way to provide it for them. Often a simple shallow bowl of clean water is sufficient for your herptile's needs. Take care to keep the water and the bowl clean. Your herptile may choose to use this bowl of water as a bathtub or toilet. Should this occur, throw out that water and replace it with clean water in a clean bowl. Dirty water and bowls can harbor harmful fungus and more importantly, bacteria, that can cause health problems for your herptile.

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