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Chinchillas => Q & A => Topic started by: shelverman on March 04, 2017, 04:53:46 PM

Title: Reptile accessories safe for chins?
Post by: shelverman on March 04, 2017, 04:53:46 PM

I usually use a cage-mounted metal dish, but I want a "just in case" bowl that sits on the ground (so that it's within easy reach if one of my chins ever gets sick and can't move well). However, I've had trouble finding one that doesn't look like it was DESIGNED to tip over.

I noticed that reptile bowls are much more tip-resistant, but I'm not sure if the material is safe. For example, the one linked below is made out of "food-grade resin." (I have no idea what that means.)

http://www.exo-terra.com/en/products/water_dish.php

Any input on the reptile dish? Or suggestions for a different tip-resistant bowl?

Title: Re: Reptile accessories safe for chins?
Post by: BLS Chins on March 05, 2017, 02:19:06 PM

I would say no since im not familiar with the material. I use glass bowls or ash trays since they can not chew those. Or you can always add a second wall mounted bowl

Title: Re: Reptile accessories safe for chins?
Post by: GrayRodent on March 06, 2017, 12:35:16 PM

I wouldn't recommend resin, which is essentially plastic. It can be scraped off and chewed.