Misting Systems?

I spray the cage down a couple times a day away from the chameleon. Also, I have a waterfall in my male's cage. Also, I use a drip system.

Which waterfall and drip system do you use?

I used a waterfall when I had hermit crabs, but no one told me I had to use distilled water and before long the pump crashed. I believe it was the large Exo Terra waterfall that I used.

Do you have a plastic cover over your cage as well or do you use some other method in which to hold the humidity?

I have an Exo Terra waterfall. I have nothing over my cage...it's just really humid by their cages. I just made my own drip system. Jabbed a neddle in a bottom on a little bowl and fill it up with water hah.

Thank you so much for this information.

I think it's safe to say it just depends on what it's like inside someone's home. I'll probably get the cage all set up and fiddle with it until it holds the humidity properly and then get a chameleon to put in it.

You guys are like Herp Heroes.

Hello im new here but I have some knowlede and little wisdom on chams chams can last for 15 years if cared for correctly, so if your in for a long term relationship here in the states we got Mist king its a automated misting system which can be set on certain times. You also may just hook up a nozzle and tube to go off with a timer if you want which sprays from a bucket. These can be very expensive but yet again what about chameleons isnt. goodluck any more questions just ask im not a expert but like I said ive had help and done my research.

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Also plants, plants, plants real plants make great mostiure retainers also you can use coca dirt as a substrate which retians moisture well as well, the only problem with that is some people claim it may cause impaction wich means his tubing where he eats or breathing tube gets plugged up. So he may tarve or sufferciate if that claim is true I dont know but you have to decide to take the risk goodluck.

I've also heard good things about Mist King!

Originally Posted by Frank1932

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Also plants, plants, plants real plants make great mostiure retainers also you can use coca dirt as a substrate which retians moisture well as well, the only problem with that is some people claim it may cause impaction wich means his tubing where he eats or breathing tube gets plugged up. So he may tarve or sufferciate if that claim is true I dont know but you have to decide to take the risk goodluck.

While they can choke, impaction is when they become constipated and can't make a bowel movement.

hmm ok thanks for the correction

Thank you for the information, Frank.

I don't really know how I could use the cocoa husk since it would be a screen cage. I could build a bottom, but I'll probably go with reptile turf for safety reasons and find other ways to hold in the humidity.

We definitely plan to have a long-term relationship with the chameleon we get and set-up cost is not an issue. We'll have it all set up and ready to go before we even look for a chameleon, so we'll have some time to collect all the stuff we need and get prepared.

No problem yea chameleons are tough to take care of I love them but cant support them heh, umm yea the cocoa husk you can kinda make a small pile under a plant pot with a tarp laying on the cage floor but thts if you even want it some dont like it. Also what type is it is it veiled or panther or the little ones?