Regarding Water.
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SonTigerPantherCham
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From what I read here, it depends on where you live and what is in your tap water. Me personally, I won't even water the house plants with my tap water, it tastes that bad.
So I buy r/o from the water store....yes, California is silly enough to have water stores!.
I use a dripper, mister, and I hand mist with warm water. But that's just me.
So I buy r/o from the water store....yes, California is silly enough to have water stores!.
I use a dripper, mister, and I hand mist with warm water. But that's just me.
SonTigerPantherCham
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I take my Cham out everyday, in the sun to doing dishes!
dagy24
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Whether or not to filter/buy water depends on your water quality where you live. If you're not sure, a water filter won't hurt and wouldn't be a waste or anything since you can also use it for yourself 
Usually I use room temp. water because I'm getting a mist system and I don't want to spoil my cham but when I use warm/hot water (it comes out of the mister lukewarm. test it on yourself first) she will stand right under the mist and drink. otherwise she goes and hides under a leaf and licks the water off it and gets MAD if she is sprayed directly. So if you're going to be hand misting your little guy will probably like it warm.
Usually I use room temp. water because I'm getting a mist system and I don't want to spoil my cham but when I use warm/hot water (it comes out of the mister lukewarm. test it on yourself first) she will stand right under the mist and drink. otherwise she goes and hides under a leaf and licks the water off it and gets MAD if she is sprayed directly. So if you're going to be hand misting your little guy will probably like it warm.
SonTigerPantherCham
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Turn off all lights and heat at nite. Chams need the temp drop and total dark. At least that is what my breeder told me and I follow her lead!
DeviousMike
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I live in California and I do tap water with my Mistking. I also use Aquasafe for reptiles and amphibians as a precaution but I have been giving them untreated tap water for over 4 months before that and I have healthy chams. I drink from the tap and water fountains all over so if its good for me, perhaps my chams can handle it.
I agree. All my animals drink tap water. I haven't had any problems. I'm in Riverside to boot. There are requirements for water you know people. Not everyone drinks bottled.
Elizadolots
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It depends on what's in your tap water and what you think it acceptable. I used tap water for years but recently the city began fluoridating water (thanks to a Stimulus grant) and I don't think fluoride is okay for chameleons. So, now, I distill water.
I know not everyone agrees with me on the fluoride thing, so I can't say "THIS IS TRUTH" but it's what I believe and it's' what I practice.
I think everyone needs to find that place for themselves.
I know not everyone agrees with me on the fluoride thing, so I can't say "THIS IS TRUTH" but it's what I believe and it's' what I practice.
I think everyone needs to find that place for themselves.
You're right. I guess it's just up to everyone's discretion. I have been reading around the forums about fluoride, but why would they put it in the water?
dmG..if you really need heat at night use a ceramic heat emitting "bulb" (I call it a bulb because it screws into a light fixture.)
Our tap water contains fluoride and I have used it for years for my chameleons without any apparent problems (they live long healthy lives as a rule). I let the water sit out over night to allow the chlorine to dissipate and for the water to warm up to room temperature.
Our tap water contains fluoride and I have used it for years for my chameleons without any apparent problems (they live long healthy lives as a rule). I let the water sit out over night to allow the chlorine to dissipate and for the water to warm up to room temperature.
