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Yep, I don't think there is a clear cut answer to those questions...Day's, Hours, weeks...it all depends on the exact contaminates introduced, temperature and other variables. Like most things in this hobby we just try to do the best we can for the critters and leave as little as possible to...

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I think that is pretty normal. My Veiled does the same thing. I am hoping that he will adjust to the misting system and learn to enjoy it but for now I supplement with the dripper.

The best starting point is to check out the caresheets on this forum.... https://www.chameleonforums.com/care/caresheets/veiled/

I think that the biggest concern with water standing in the cage bottom is that it will mix with feces, dirt, dust, bugs (drowned) and anything else that falls down there, creating the so called "poop soup". That is a breeding ground for nasties. The reservoirs that store the unused water...

I'm not familiar with DIY but Dragon Strand is GREAT!! The ledges are worth their weight in gold. I have the large Keeper cage and I went with the Drip Easy Drainage System to go along with it. Love, love , love it!!

I have both the big and little drippers. If you plan on resting the dripper on top of a screen cage, I would recommend the little dripper due to the weight of a full container on the screen. Both will easily last for an hour or more unless you have the water pouring out.

That is approximately the same schedule that I am currently using, however take a quick look at the "Intruders: bugs and mold" posting in the general discussion forum. I may adjust my schedule, just to make sure that everything has a chance to dry out.

Tough to say. I bought my set up off of Craigslist and I feel pretty lucky that my cham ended up being fairly healthy. You never know what sort of problems you may be inheriting. One thing for sure...be prepared to dump more money into the process. It sounds like the lighting needs immediate...

I used the wedges and would highly recommend them if you have a screen cage. They are inexpensive to include with your original order but shipping is expensive if you decide that you want them later. The same can be said for an extra nozzle. I wish I had ordered an extra one with a T fixture...

Dragon Ledges from Dragon Strand are the way to go!! Cost a little bit of money but saves your screen and gives you a good clean look. I used tree branches as well and with the ledges it makes it easy to hang plants too. You don't have to buy the entire set up, you can buy the ledges to add...

CARL!!

The "smooshy" movement that you are describing sounds to me like he is trying to clean his eyes. Chams usually clean their eyes during an extended misting session. I would try hand misting him for an extended period to see if that will help. Another option is to put him in the shower with...

Don't you love it when you find out that something is going to be way easier than you thought!!!

I'm not a plant expert but I think that just rinsing the roots and leaves with water is good enough unless you have some reason to believe that the leaves have recently been treated with some sort of insecticide. Soap on the roots may be quite a shock to the plant.

I would definitely recommend changing the soil. It's fairly inexpensive and could save the life of your cham. I changed the soil to organic and still covered it with rocks...but I'll be darned if that little bugger didn't still find his way to the dirt! Better safe than sorry!

I can't tell from the video what species you have (maybe a veiled?), however, that is a pretty light misting schedule. Many chams take a minute or two to get through the "panic" of the water spraying them in the face and may run for cover before settling in and coming out for a drink or an eye...

That's great! Very beautiful setup!!

Hey Peachy, is the clear sided tough to keep clean considering the misting? I am thinking about retrofitting to the clear sides but am a little concerned about keeping the water spots away. Even with distilled water, I would imagine that spots would still show?

Thanks, I would love to see the pics.