The Error of my Ways

Originally Posted by Beardo

If I were unsure whether untreated tap water was bad, I would still go buy a $3 bottle of dechlorinator just in case. Its available at any and every pet shop. Or I would simply use Google and find out for sure......but thats just me. Like I said earlier, with as many resources are we have out there for information, I find negligence when it comes to keeping animals inexcusable.

Understandable, but blasting someone for an honest mistake that they are trying to fix and will not be making again really has no purpose.

Thinking that using tap water once or twice would be okay really isn't a glaring example of negligence in my opinion. With most herps, one day of untreated water usually won't cause any harm. If someone hasn't kept frogs a lot, I can see how that could be a legit mistake. Almost everyone who keeps reptiles/amphibians makes some sort of beginner mistake, whether it's not keeping the correct humidity, trying an incorrect food item, or misting with the wrong type of water. I still cringe when I think about some of the idiotic stuff I did back when I first started keeping snakes.

Originally Posted by Beardo

If I were unsure whether untreated tap water was bad, I would still go buy a $3 bottle of dechlorinator just in case. Its available at any and every pet shop. Or I would simply use Google and find out for sure......but thats just me. Like I said earlier, with as many resources are we have out there for information, I find negligence when it comes to keeping animals inexcusable.

David please try not to offend members and people do make mistakes. Everyone does. You recently made one about a post I made. Although not life or death it was still a mistake. Did I insult you? No. I pointed out the mistake as a misunderstanding and didn't bash you for it. People don't take kindly to being scolded repeatedly for a mistake they are trying to fix. Try and be more constructive rather than harsh ok.

It only takes one person to say someone is wrong. An army doesn't have to fallow behind that person and repeat what has already been stated.

Joe, looking back through this post, I noticed that your gauges are right above the heating pad. This can throw off your readings. Ideally, they should be on the center of the back wall about 1-2 inches above the substrate. This should give the best readings. Sorry I didn't catch it before.