Dehydration is one of the most common health issues when it comes to caring for your chameleon. You will know when your chameleon is dehydrated by checking if it has sunken eyes. Then check if its skin does not go back in place when you lightly pull it. If the skin doesn't go back into place, your chameleon is most definitely dehydrated.
The best move to solve this health problem would be to give your chameleon more water. Here are the three best watering methods to help care for your chameleon:
1. The Drip System: This method allows your chameleon to have water available to it for a long period of time. It involves a receptacle to release water. One way is to put ice cubes on the roof of your chameleon's enclosure and letting it melt to drip on your chameleon. Another way is to make a small hole at the bottom of a plastic cup or container. Put it at the top part of the chameleon's cage, then fill it with water. Put the cup or container where the water dripping would fall on the leaves and plants in the cage or enclosure. The chameleon likes to drink water dripping from the leaves.
2. Spraying or Misting: This is an effective method of watering your chameleon. It not only helps your quench your chameleon's thirst, it also helps water the plants and increase the humidity level inside your chameleon's cage enclosure. The most common method for this would be using a spray bottle. Remember to use a clean bottle, and hot water (not boiling). Spray the water at least 2 feet away from the chameleon for the water to have time to cool a little as you spray it around. You can also use a garden spray for this; just make sure it's clean.
3. Manual Watering: There are those who want to see to ti that their chameleons are really drinking water. The oral syringe (without the needle) is used to manually drip the water slowly into the chameleon's mouth. This method, though, requires lots of patience from the owner as you cannot rush a chameleon in his drinking. Another method is using a rodent bottle. A rodent bottle has a metal tube with a ball bearing in the tip. This is also used to manually drip the water into the chameleon's mouth. Make sure that the syringe and the bottle are clean and that you use fresh water.
You can always opt to have your chameleon shower for an hour with a plant if you're desperate for it to be back on its healthful self. Make sure there is a plant because the chameleon will drink dripping water from it. Then spray the cage before putting the chameleon back in for moisture and humidity in its home.
These are the top watering methods for chameleon care. All are efficient and effective. All are common and tested. Dehydration will never be the cause of anything serious for your chameleon with these.
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