Shower Time?

[CrazyChamLady13]

I haven't seen Waldo drink since I've got him. But his urine iswhat and his poop is normal. He does look slightly dehydrated. So... should I set him up a shower session tomorrow? How long?

Basic Info:

Male veiled
7 months old
Eats dubias and cricket
Gutloaded with Collard greens, carrots, apples, kale, etc
Poop normal

Enclosure
27x27x48 fully screened and a 18" diameter 36" tall outdoor tube enclosure.
Exoterra 5.0 uvb 60w basking light
Free ranges from 8am-12pm, outside for sun 12-2:30, free range 2:30 pm - 7pm
Mist 3-4 times a day, 3-4 min am, 4-5 min afternoon, 1-3 2 he's before bed
All live plants!

 

[NHenn]

Most Chameleons won't drink right away so he might just be waiting till you are not watching to drink. Anyway if you feel he is dehydrated, I would give the shower a shot as you mentioned.

Here is a post by ataraxia on how he does his shower sessions: https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/ataraxia/594-shower-chamber-treatment.html

Hope this helps!

 

[camimom]

Post a pic, let me take a look.

Honestly, veileds and panthers are known for being shy drinkers. veileds more so.

I rarely see Waldo's dad drink, but I know he does.

If you feel he's dehydrated, a shower will help, and even if he isn't, it wont hurt him.

just be sure to be standing near by to watch him, because it will be his first, and it can sometimes freak them out a bit so they try to escape, and you don't want them drowning.