I made a drip system in my senegal's cage that consists of a coffee cup with holes on the bottom and a bowl to collect the water once it falls, today my senegal stuck his head in the water and took a long drink, is this okay?
How long had the water been collecting, less than a day? If the water had not been sitting there collecting in the bowl for too long it should not be a problem as bacteria would have not been able to build up yet.