Natural Rain.

[Lizardlover]

Hey all, as I mentioned in a previous thread im getting ready for a juvi oustalet, im setting up an outdoor enclosure and in the summer in FL it rains alot, is natural rain OK for chameleons, i just thought of this....any input will help.

Thanks Danny

 

[sandrachameleon]

How is the air quality?

 

[Lizardlover]

Pretty fresh id say, we arent too close to any major roads and theres alot of trees.

 

[Syn]

Depending on the air quality (if you live close to factories or not) will determine whether or not you could (should)..

Ever heard any reports of acid rain around where you live?

 

[Syn]

http://www.wunderground.com/US/FL/Coral_Springs.html

Go down to air quality forecast. (It's Ft. Lauderdale, but hopefully it's close?) I'll keep looking.

edit: http://www.ersys.com/usa/12/1214400/air.htm

 

[Lizardlover]

No, never, like i said the air is pretty clean, i water my plants with rain water, if that helps any, i think its better for them.

 

[Lizardlover]

dont see it....brb

 

[Syn]

Air Quality
Notice We do not have specific information on air quality in the Coral Springs, FL area. However, Coral Springs, FL falls within the Fort Lauderdale, FL metropolitan area, so this is the information that is being provided.
Air Quality Index

The 'Air Quality Index' score is based on data gathered from the EPA, USGS, and local authorities. Although no city in the US ranked a score of poor or worst, there is still a wide spectrum of air quality index scores. Please note the score is only an estimate --- weather, the seasons, and local conditions can radically affect the air quality anytime during the year. Sources: EPA, USGS, and Synergos Technologies, Inc.
Major Air Pollutants The following chart shows the ranking of the 5 major air pollutants montitored by the EPA. The chart shows the quantity of pollutant as a percentage to the minimum allowed (before it is considered a serious health risk) by the EPA. It is interesting to note that in the majority of cases Ozone is the major pollutant facing most cities. Sources: EPA - Air Quality Trends 2001

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[Lizardlover]

hm, thanks syn, i dont know what any of this means but for someone who DOES, is this ok?

 

[Syn]

It means you have Carbon Monoxide, Ozone, Sulfur Dioxide, and Nitrogen Dioxide in your air, lol!

 

[Lille]

Okay, so say it is a good air day and going to rain. Would it be okay to put your cham outside to get sprinkled on?

 

[Lizardlover]

well im asking because my new cham will be living outside

 

[BocaJan]

It should be fine Danny, as long as we don't get a hurricane. LOL

 

[Lizardlover]

well, hurricane is a diff. story , nah i have room inside if something like that comes.

 

[Zen Reptiles]

Safe.


West coast is where you have to be careful, as we get clouds coming over here from China which are loaded with mercury and other nasties....mainly from them burning coal.

Florida should be fine, unless you live in a very industrial area, or downwind from an industrial area.

 

[Syn]

Safe.


West coast is where you have to be careful, as we get clouds coming over here from China which are loaded with mercury and other nasties....mainly from them burning coal.

Florida should be fine, unless you live in a very industrial area, or downwind from an industrial area.

I hate being on the west coast - darn you China!

 

[DawnLove]

I used to live in Coral Springs for a short while!! Man do I miss my home state of Florida! I wouldn't have any humidity issues down there!! LOL

 

[Lizardlover]

That's for sure thanks for the help guys.