the best way to get snake poop out of water?

Sorry Manda, been a hectic week and weekend at work. I hate to say it, but just change it. With larger boas, you may discover this is his favorite place to do his business. I agree with you on the bacterial front. I dump, sanitize quickly, and replace. That's actually one of the reasons I use large plastic litter pans for boas, easy to move and clean. Sorry Manda, I have yet to figure a way around it. My tegu does the same thing a few times a week