Drinking
- Thread starter Jq4zd0
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Some chameleons are very shy when it comes to drinking. I almost never see my veiled drink and he absolutely hates the mister. His urate is generally very white and that is how I can tell he is getting enough moisture. He will eat leaves and does get some hornworms and silk worms that also help. Other chameleons will drink for extended periods of time and really enjoy it.
Jq4zd0
New Member
Thx. Cammie eats crickets and mealworms. She likes the mister. I have a drip system. Just gets the cage floor all wet. I am sure I am doing something wrong there. All this is new. We have had lots of animals over the years. This is our first reptile because my husband was never keen on them. I guess after 35 yrs he has softened up and he thinks she is beautiful! Thanks again. I guess I will need to figure this water thing out.
Crashbandit05
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I recommend getting a wire shelve rack to sit the cage on, then drill some holes in the PVC bottom and set a simple bucket or tub on the middle shelf to collect the drainage.
Damicofam6
Established Member
Like Decadancin said chams are very shy when drinking, one of my chams almost never drinks in front of me but my other panther drinks non stop
BKO Overdrive
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As far as i know mine doesnt drink period. I have misters and a drip on her pathos plant, her urates are white and i have a camera installed watching her at all times and i never see her. I give her hornworms and i think thats the only way she stays hydrated lol
Orcawhale
Member
Same hereI have yet to see my veiled drink ever....
Have you tried moving it to a new location? If it drips off a leaf in a new spot it could trigger a response.
Jay3479
Member
I have moved it once had no response I know he knows it's there it dropped on his back last night. I've got new screen cage coming within the next week or so waiting on shipping should i wait till it gets here n start fresh maybe drip it right on a path he will take reg when I set it up I try to make all roads lead to his water n food so when he tours he can't miss it
BKO Overdrive
Established Member
Ive never been able to get her to drink, the only time i got her to drink or see her drink is when i directly misted her with warm water, it would trigger her to drink i suppose.
Jay3479
Member
Here's a pic of the drip n where I have it setup View attachment 162382
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BKO Overdrive
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Ohh ill have to do that, i poked a small hole in the top of my cage and made it drip from a high place, ill put the hose on a leaf.
Jay3479
Member
I'm sure at the pet store were I got him with 6 or 7 of them in a cage they weren't getting the water or care needed I'll keep trying different things but like I said new cage coming soon n going to b set up little better with more space n air flow thanks guys been 12 years since I had my vailds n had non of the same issues with them nice to c others that own chams n see how others getting it done
