water

[johnandlyn]

hi guys!!im thinking of getting a water fall system for my viv to provide water for my veil cham.iv been reading about mist systems and drip systems and i was thinking that a waterfall idea with water going on to some of the leaves would be good for him to drink?what do you guys think? i would appreciate any ideas or views you have ps im from the uk and havent got many reptile shops around thank you again

 

[jannb]

Water falls are not good for chameleon cages because of bacteria. Jann

 

[Rocky]

I bought a waterfall at first for my cham and he really did love it, but then i came here and saw peoples views on them and how they harbor bacteria. If you mist him enough he should be fine on drinking.

My waterfall didnt go onto the leaves or anything. I would think it would be fine if you cleaned it often to where bacteria didnt grow on it, but if he pooped on it or anything you'd have to clean it

 

[johnandlyn]

ok then so would you suggest a drip system if so do you make them or do you buy them,if you make them how do you make them thanks

Water falls are not good for chameleon cages because of bacteria. Jann

 

[jannb]

ok then so would you suggest a drip system if so do you make them or do you buy them,if you make them how do you make them thanks

Take a small bowl or cup and put a couple small holes in the bottom and put a slow drip into the cage. Make sure to drip over leaves so your cham can drink from the leaves.

 

[Rocky]

i use the big dripper. But you can make one pretty easily with a cup and a needle hole in it. Or you could even pick up a dripping or misting system from a nursery. They have all sorts of drippers etc. for plants that work fine with chameleons.

I'm not sure if mistking or any of the people that make misters in the states ship to the uk

Some people i think put ice cubes on the top of the cage as well for them to melt and drip down

 

[johnandlyn]

ok thank you for your advice thats brill il make a dripper tomoz it sounds easy enuf lol one last thing is it ok to keep him in a glass viv as he is only a baby if so how long do i keep him in there for and what do i buy once his older thanks

 

[opihiman]

If you punch a hole (preferably drill) in the side of a plastic container the same size as aquarium air line, insert airline (enough to curl it around the bottom). Then place a restrictor on the end you have a easily made drip system.

I'll try to post a pict later.

Hope that helps

OPI

 

[BocaJan]

It is best to keep your cham in a screened enclosure because of the air flow. You should order one now and get it set up very soon.


http://raisingkittytheveiledchameleon.blogspot.com/

This website has all the information you will ever need on setting up a habitat for your pet.

 

[Marty]

I'm not sure if mistking or any of the people that make misters in the states ship to the uk

We ship all over the world. Any questions, feel free to Pm me.

 

[opihiman]

As promised pictures posted of adjustable drip system....

Hope this helps

OPI