I am looking for a panther chameleon and i was just wondering since i only plan on having one chameleon for now and dont plan on buying any more in the near future would it makes since to spend the money on an automisting system such as pro mist or herp mist saying this I must tell you that i work second shift which is 3pm-11 30 pm so if i was to hand spray i wouldny be able to mist anymore that day after around 2 15pm.
Couple of questions before buying
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Justin Carl
Avid Member
Buy It!
I have a PM and love it.
I only have 2 chameleons, but i plan on getting more so i think of it as an investment.
It will make your life so eassssssy.
My whole system is automated. Well, the lights and misting are.
So, when you go out of town or want to sleep in, it is beautiful!
I have a PM and love it.
I only have 2 chameleons, but i plan on getting more so i think of it as an investment.
It will make your life so eassssssy.
My whole system is automated. Well, the lights and misting are.
So, when you go out of town or want to sleep in, it is beautiful!
spatulars
New Member
With herp mist, you can put 16 nozzles on the hobbyist pump, so unless you plan on buying 15 extra chameleons this year, it's probably safe to stick with the normal misting system. The all-inclusive package looks like it might be a good deal though, but I don't know for sure.
AncientCritters
Established Member
I say if you can spare the money for it, it is well worth it in the time it would save you. And its always better to be prepared. Even if you dont plan on buying another, having one turned into having many for me.
Jeweledchameleons
Avid Member
Misting systems are very nice -but you don't need them.
once past the sprite stage they will be quite able to drink from a glass
and get all their hydration that way - np.
Or at least that's my experience for my area.
Many people go the extra mile for their animals
and then post and discuss their projects
thats all great stuff for people to do and it does help in their care
if you're a busy 9-5 person with a full schedule
it certainly helps to fill the gaps that may arise.
But it can give the impression that it's "required" for chameleon survival for many beginners.
I just want to point out that you only really need to worry about hydration for the young
as they have less body mass and dehydrate quickly.
A spring water/ distilled h20 spray bottle will go a long way towards keeping the humidity up
in combination with a lush planting setup for a new animal.
I also provide a shotglass filled with water and placed in a shiny spot to cover all my bases
as soon as I feel that they're big enough to not fall in and sink to the bottom.
good luck!
once past the sprite stage they will be quite able to drink from a glass
and get all their hydration that way - np.
Or at least that's my experience for my area.
Many people go the extra mile for their animals
and then post and discuss their projects
thats all great stuff for people to do and it does help in their care
if you're a busy 9-5 person with a full schedule
it certainly helps to fill the gaps that may arise.
But it can give the impression that it's "required" for chameleon survival for many beginners.
I just want to point out that you only really need to worry about hydration for the young
as they have less body mass and dehydrate quickly.
A spring water/ distilled h20 spray bottle will go a long way towards keeping the humidity up
in combination with a lush planting setup for a new animal.
I also provide a shotglass filled with water and placed in a shiny spot to cover all my bases
as soon as I feel that they're big enough to not fall in and sink to the bottom.
good luck!
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HiroProtagonist
New Member
I actually enjoy misting my chams a few times a day manually. To me it's part of the enjoyment of owning the animal. Since I never really take them out unless I'm doing a major cage cleaning...and I don't really like to ogle at them too much (seems to make them uncomfortable)...misting time is one of the few times throughout the day that I get to actually sit there and observe them for a couple of minutes.
If I had an automated misting system it would almost be like...I might as well have a flat panel LCD playing a looped video of chameleons mounted on my wall. Less mess.
Then again...if I had a LOT of chameleons...I might look into a pro mister.
If I had an automated misting system it would almost be like...I might as well have a flat panel LCD playing a looped video of chameleons mounted on my wall. Less mess.
Then again...if I had a LOT of chameleons...I might look into a pro mister.
