You'd be surprised how many brands of ‘pure safe' bottled water have added chlorine and other minerals.
If the water from your taps is good enough for human consumption, then it's going to be safe for geckos
. The exceptions for animals would be fish and amphibians if there's chlorine or chloramine added to the water.
What bottled water is safe for reptiles?
Be aware that bottled water can be tap water and therefor have chlorine or chloramine in it.
Distilled or reverse osmosis water
is probably best if chlorine is a concern.
Can you give your reptile bottled water?
Bottled water goes through a refining process where chlorides and fluorides are removed. Most bottled water is also enriched with minerals. Therefore
you can safely give bottled water to your snake
.
Do leopard geckos need special water?
Yes, Leopard Geckos do need water
but they don't drink water too often. Leopard Geckos can live without water for one to two days. Keeping a dish of fresh water inside their vivarium or misting the enclosure a few times a week is considered to be sufficient for fulfilling their water requirements.
Is bottled water safe for leopard geckos?
(this is the under the sink water filter we use.) We give our leopard gecko (and other pets) water from the tap, though it's been through some filtration. If you have concerns or are unsure about the quality of your tap water,
you can use bottled water our use a water treatment like Reptisafe
.
Can gecko drink tap water?
Your leopard gecko has no such water tolerance! So, while your tap water is probably fine for your leopard gecko, it's important to treat the water just to be sure. The takeaway is:
Tap water, when treated using one of the water treatment techniques we've mentioned, should be perfectly safe for your leopard gecko
.
Is distilled water OK for geckos?
The best water for crested geckos is purified or distilled water
. These do not have any contaminants due to the purification process. The most natural source of water is fresh rainwater which is what they get in the wild. Tap water is fine, given that its main source does not contain chlorine.
Is spring water safe for leopard geckos?
Many geckos, leopard geckos included, do very well with just regular tap water.
For more sensitive geckos you could use spring water
.
Do leopard geckos drink from water bowls?
Most pets need to have a drink from bowls, and
leopard geckos could get a much-needed drink from dishes too
. Put water in a shallow bowl and place it in your leopard geckos tank, close to a warm part of the enclosure. Sometimes, leopard geckos could opt for dips in the water you provide.
Can I mist my leopard gecko?
Leopard geckos originate from arid or non-tropical terrain; however, they do enjoy a little misting to keep cool and content.
It is recommended to mist adult geckos twice a week or when they are preparing to shed
.
Can I soak my leopard gecko?
Though leopard geckos do not need regular bathing, we've covered a few times when a bath can be beneficial. So, what do you need to do to give your gecko a bath?
Soak your leopard gecko in warm shallow water for 10 to 15 minutes
. A small tub or tupperware container should do the job.
How long can geckos go without water?
Like most living things, Leopard Geckos need consistent access to food and water. They can only go about
2 to 3 days
without water before becoming dehydrated and potentially die. While dehydration can be very dangerous for your gecko, it can be easily prevented and avoided.
Do leopard geckos pee?
So, it's common to hear questions like – do leopard geckos pee?
Leopard geckos pee, but do not pass out urine the way humans and many animals do
. Geckos pass out their urine in a salt-like form called urates. Geckos usually pass out urates when they need to poop, and could excrete urates alone too.
What is considered filtered water?
Filtered water is
what you are most likely to find in a grocery store
. It is typically sourced from municipal tap water, which is then run through carbon filters to remove the chlorine (which improves the taste) and sometimes a micron filter as well. After the filtering, it is ozonated and bottled.
