waterfalls for chams??????

[shells]

If I remember correctly you guys say waterfalls are not good for chams right? I got a cage from a lady who used to have a cham but doesn't use the cage anymore, It's 3 sides screen (sides and front) the back and bottom are glass. It came with a waterfall, but I wanna know what you guys think before I add my cham on thursday. Thanks

 

[jackscham]

Don't use the waterfall. They are a breeding ground for bacteria.

 

[vegas shooby]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^

 

[herriotfan]

As above.....they are just the same old water going round and round. I wonder why the other lady used one, her poor reptile had old stale water to drink!

 

[shells]

Ah I thought so, ok I'll take it out, she says she used it for humidity, her cham never drank from it. But I just wanted to check first, thanks guys

 

[mjdunkin]

i have a waterfall in mine but we change the water everyday with clean water. NOT FROM A TAP. but i would suggest that if u dont have time to just spray the leaves within the enclosure.

 

[ruru]

there are many ways to help with humidity, i.e live plants are great! a couple extra short mistings a day and so on but the waterfall is definately a no go, they are full of bacteria and your chameleon could possibly drown in it.

 

[Gensen]

Humidity...

Yes, there are many ways to assist with humidity... Waterfalls are just asking for trouble that can be avoided... plus I know she said he Cham never drank from it but I do not see how she would know that for sure unless she watched it 24/7 which is not likely... So IMO ditch the waterfall they just simply are not worth the risk!

Post pics of your Cham when you get them!