cham not drinking

[ChameleonKing1911]

my veiled isnt drinking from the big dripper i have setup in his cage. I have it collecting on a stick then to a leaf and finally to a bowl. not a huge deal because hes not dehydrated but it may be a problem in the future. ANy suggestions?



Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon - Veiled Chameleon, Male, Juvenile sub adult

Handling -I handle him 1-2 times a month

Feeding - I feed my Veiled Crickets and Mealworms and occasionally superworms and hornworms. He will eats 12-20 a day.

Supplements - I dust using ReptiCal Calcium 4 times a week, ReptiCal D3 2 a month, and Herptivite 2 times a month.

Watering - I mist him with warm water 4 times a day (Cage), I use ReptiSafe to clean his water

Fecal Description -Solid brownish/black moist part with white urates

History -Sleeps on the top of his cage.

Cage Info:
Cage Type -Screen 24 x 24 x 36

Lighting - Lights go on at 9 AM And turn off at 9 PM, ReptiSun UVB 5.0 Mini,
75 Watt Basking Bulb

Temperature -I use a digital Therm, 73 at night, 88 at top of cage and ground at 76

Humidity - I mist 3-4 times a day, big dripper drips water all day that collects into a pan.

Plants - I use an pothos, parlor palm, money tree and 18-20 branches

Placement - Middle of the wall, NOT next to any vents.

Location - Near Indiana Illinios Wisconsin (That Region)

Current Problem - I never see my chameleon drinking

 

[xephyr17]

I wouldn't worry. It's very rare that you'll see your cham drinking. I've only seen Peter drink once and never seen Ender do it. So long as you have the white part of the poop, no problemo.

 

[melble68]

Another reason to talk about poo...

https://www.chameleonforums.com/poop-101-a-120171/

I think you are totally ok. His urates are generally the tell tale sign of his hydration. White urates = good hydration. Orange urates = dehydration. Check out the Poop 101 thread. It has lots of valuable info and it may be very entertaining.