can chameleons soke water?????

[leela]

does anyone know if chameleons can soak water through their skin. is that why we spray them?. i know we spray the plants for humidity and for lapping off the plants.

 

[CammieNLeno]

Yes, they also absorb moisture through the skin. It is not the primary method of "drinking" but it helps in the hydration process.

 

[leela]

thank you x

 

[Dean Pulcini]

I see my Parsonii take fog (mist) through the mouth he just sits there with his mouth open. And no he doesn't have upper respiratory infection.

 

[Washoe]

This brings up an issue that I’ve always been confused about. Why is it generally recommended NOT to directly spray chameleons? Wouldn’t this be beneficial for them?

 

[Dean Pulcini]

The sudden drop of temperature for one also most people aren't aware of the chameleons eyeballs its like getting poked in the eye. I mist with warm water and first spray the enclosure to give them fare warning then I hit the chameleon.