How to water your chameleon | Humidity, misting, and hydration
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- This video will go over everything you need to know when it comes to water and chameleons. Learn about proper humidity levels for your species of chameleon, ways to increase your humidity levels, how often to mist, how to use drippers, what a fogger is, how to tell if your chameleon is hydrated and everything in between.
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0:00 Intro
0:50 Humidity levels
2:12 Measure humidity
2:48 Increase humidity
4:05 Decrease humidity
4:27 Ways chameleons drink
5:17 Naturalistic hydration cycle
6:27 Hand misting
6:46 Pressurized misting
6:58 Automatic misting system
7:24 How often to mist
9:00 Misting during the day
9:36 Avoid spray on walls
10:10 Avoid spraying chameleon directly
10:34 What kind of water to use
11:44 Temperature of water
12:11 What is a dripper
12:45 Types of drippers
13:10 How to make a dripper
13:40 Excess dripper water
13:57 Foggers
16:03 Poop
16:46 Not drinking
17:16 Sunken in eyes
17:41 Weird looking poop
17:51 Hornworms
18:14 Showers
18:45 Baths
19:16 Waterfalls
19:45 Syringe/pipet drinking
20:26 Drainage system
21:11 Bioactive enclosures
21:21 Outro
21:51 Blooper
I've had my first chameleon for about 3 weeks now and I have to say this has been one of the biggest learning curves I've ever had with an animal. I thought I had the enclosure ready. I had so many adjustments I had to do to get it just right. This has been such a good help, along with the Chameleon Academy/ Bill Strand! Thank you for videos like this. I'm not a person that can read a care sheet and get it. I need visual!
Good luck with your new chameleon! Glad you're finding the videos helpful :)
@@NeptunetheChameleon oh, I'm just devastated right now! I inherited a 2 yo cham from a friend whose brother didn't want to keep him. Rango appears to be undersized for a mature veiled and after getting the care run down from the previous owners, I sized it up against the info in the veiled group I follow on FB and it was way off. He came with a 20x20x4 screened cage, T5 UVB tube and a 60 w heat lamp all of which I kept, but his diet and nutrition was crap.
I've been cautious as I've introduced supplements and gut loaded bugs over the past 3 months and he's been fine. I also have a ReptiRain that runs for 1 min - 20 mins before lights on in am and 20 min after lights off in pm.....but in the last 24-48 hrs he's tanked big time, major decline. I'm at a total loss as to what's wrong. 😭😭😭
@@NeptunetheChameleon I am in Raleigh and have a water softener for well water, would that be safe?
I have 12 chameleons. 3 panther chameleons, 2 Jackson Chameleons, 1 veiled chameleon, 1 Voeltzkow's chameleon, 1 flapped necked chameleon, 2 African chameleons, and 2 fishcher’s chameleons! All well maintained and living the best life all because of your videos! I appreciate the information!
LOVE to hear that!
I’m a new chameleon keeper & watching your videos helped me get more confident with my transition when it came time to bring my little guy home. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, it’s been such great help. I enjoy you, your chameleons & of course all your videos!! ;) 🙌🥰
Thank you for the kind words 💚 Happy to help!
Gahhhh yes ! Always excited to get new information from you :) so clear, easy to take in info and well delivered !
Yay! Thank you!
your videos rock!! So much quality info!
Thank you!!
your videos have been so helpful in helping me care for my first chameleon. thank you so much!
Happy to help!
I’m getting a chameleon tomorrow so I’ve been going to learn things and she is so nice and helpful!
Happy to help! Congrats on the new chameleon 💚
I have been needing this, I have a chameleon and his water schedule is ok but not great. This will be a lifesaver!!
Hope it answers all of your questions!!
Thank you so much for all you info!! My Veiled Cham Captain just started shedding today! She's happy and growing because of you!
I’m so happy to hear that!!
OMG. My 14 wants a Vailed Chameleon. This was a great help. Wow they are A LOT of work.
They sure are! Glad to hear you’re doing your research first :)
You are amazing with all this info. Thank you for sharing it. I'm planning my setup at the moment. Everything I thought I was going to do is completely wrong. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful! Good luck :)
Thanks for ur videos you have helped me soo much! I honestly don’t know how u don’t have more subs
Happy to help! Glad you like them :)
Amazing video thank you so much!
You're so welcome!
Excellent information !!!
Thank you!!
Awesome video thanks for the updated info
You’re welcome!
I’m so happy to tell you the vet I already use for my animals so take chameleons
Thanks a lot for all the information I really appreciate it my chameleon mojo is getting very big and strong due to all tips I get from you thanks alot .
We are very welcome 💚 Tell Mojo Neptune says hi :)
You're my hero!! Thank you so much!
You're very welcome!
Ty i was doing some things wrong and i was stressed about the urates so this helps a ton very good video 👍
Glad I could help :)
Thanks so much for this video, I will def improve my enclosure with the updated misting schedule. Also interesting about the water / shower, my chameleon def doesn't love it so I'll avoid doing that in the future.
You are very welcome!!
i adore how much u love the chameleons in ur care. u clearly care a lot about making sure ppl give these babies their best life. honestly i highly identify with how sensitive and anxious these little guys are. very shy, very soft, smol babies. ❤
Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for this!! Realizing now that I’ve been misting completely wrong for a few months 😬😬 he has been very hydrated anyways, but I’m sure he will be much much happier with a couple of these changes!
Love to hear that!!
I have been watching your videos since before I got my veiled chameleon and you have informed me in so many different ways I had been wanting a chameleon for about 4years now and I finally got one 9/12/20 and I love her her name is Zara and she is doing fantastic I did all my research for 2-3 years and I believe it payed off and made me a better pet owner love your videos
I am so happy to hear that!! Congrats on your new chameleon. It is much, much easier if you do your research beforehand instead of trying to do it while you already have a chameleon.
Thanks a lot.... Highly informative...
You’re welcome! Glad you thought so :)
Thanks for a new tabs I just got a South African dwarf chameleon and love him so much
Congrats!
Your videos are proving incredibly helpful, thank you so much. I recently adopted my first veiled chameleon. I've kept herps for decades but chameleons are a very different beast. One thing I did with my Reptibreeze is I parked a rabbit cage tray under the enclosure to catch the water. Keep up the amazing work, I'm so grateful for what you do.
Glad I could help! And good luck with your chameleon :)
Looking forward to this one.
It’s jam packed full of info 💦
I use a fish tank heater to warm up the water (deonised) for the green goblin twosome!
Your videos are awesome thank you so much
Glad you like them!
Great information. My veiled chameleon pair are growing fast 💨
That's awesome! Just make sure they are kept in separate enclosures and can't see each other.
Hi! I love chameleons as you can see from my silly profile. I got a Jackson Chameleon for my birthday. He is amazing, and your tips work!
That is awesome! Hope you had a good birthday!
Great video!
Thank you!
I enjoyed watching your video. Thank You. (UK)
Thank you very much!
Hello, love the video very helpful! Would you be able to recommend a glass wrap? Not sure if I am finding the correct stuff or not! Thank you in advance!
That’s good to know I’ve been turning his humidifier off at night I was worried that it would make him cold 🥶 lol
awesome content!!!
Thank you!
You challenged me to remove mid-day misting and I tried it and it worked. Well done.
Excellent! I'm happy to help :)
Great information thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you!❤️
You’re welcome 😊
Great video ☺️👌
Thanks 😊😊
Great information
Thank you!
Thank you so much for making these videos, i feel a lot more confident taking care of my new chameleon now!! I want to use this bottled water that is processed by RO, but the ingredients include Calcium Chloride which sounds close to chlorine to me which I know to be bad for them. Should I use reptisafe to purify this water or is it okay to just give it the way it is? Is reptisafe good to use at all? (i've gotten mixed replies on this and I trust your content the most) Thank you for all the videos!
I live on the desert and glass cage has worked super well for me
That's great to hear!
You videos are so helpful I’m so glad I have you to help me if I get a chameleon I’m planing to, but I’m not sure
I’m glad you think so! Good luck with your research 🦎
Great video what do u use for the bottom of the cage for the water dripping my cage came with a bottom but don't think it will last
I just brought home a Veiled Chameleon Today! Named her Clementine. Look forward to watching your videos to learn how to care better for her.
Congrats!! Be sure to check out my what to expect when you bring a new cham home video: czcams.com/video/2IESxfzFnmc/video.html
@@NeptunetheChameleon Absolutely! 🧐
Your videos are really good you know alot about chameleons im hopefully getting a veiled chameleon 2nd hand with fullsetup soon i bought myself a punp sprayer for my bearded dragon and hopefully a chameleon i will subscribe to you because your a good chameleon youtube channel
Im just starting to research chameleon care before I buy one. I just wanted to let you know your video was packed FULL of very helpful information. I was immediately going to get a waterfall and Im glad you touched on that and how its not at all beneficial.
Glad it was helpful! I would check out my top 5 videos for new keepers playlist: czcams.com/play/PLBkCuo7YecLbG_MB7ogFmcoWP2GUXDIGJ.html and here is my video on how to prepare for a chameleon: czcams.com/video/pyNbczMEfXA/video.html
@@NeptunetheChameleon thank you. Your so sweet to be helpful to new keepers 🙂
12:37 I use an IV bag & line that drips into the enclosure 😊 (as well as a misting system)
Way to get creative!
I love my MistKing. I have 2 nozzles hooked up.
Getting a brita filter (the kind that screws on to your sink) is so handy for humans and pets. I also add one drop of reptisafe but maybe I’ll cut that out. Never felt great about it since they drink that water too. Also, going to make a homemade dripper. I have the big dripper and it only drips super fast and aggressively or almost nothing at all. There’s no in between so I usually don’t use it much anyway
All great ideas!! Let me know how to homemade dripper goes :)
I just bought some window wrap film that shrinks with heat to trap in humidity for my 4’ cage! Misters are my next purchase
Slowly but surely getting the full build up
Yes those work great!! Be sure to take advantage of my shopping lists and discounts on my website while you set up your enclosure: www.neptunethechameleon.com/
I was just wondering which brita filter do you use
Your amazing❤️💯❤️
Thank you 💚
i wish i had more chameleon friends im always trying to find new info but im somewhat new to chameleons but take it pretty seriously and try to keep them happy and healthy but its hard to be confident when i dont know anyone with actual experience owning them
Try finding some local reptile Facebook pages or reptile expos!
Good vlog ❤️ 👍 👌 😊
Thank you 😊
I live in Mauritius, an island not far from Madagascar and we are used to see lots of different chameleons in the wild and I just recently got a female panther one which I am really fond of. She is about 6 months old now and I would like to know something, should we get the same setup like you showed in some of your videos? We have nearly the same temperature as Madagascar, so I was wondering maybe we already had the right environment for them to live. I am getting her a quite huge screen cage soon that I will leave outside during the day and keep her in my room at night in a smaller one, only for her to sleep, is this ok? Thank you very much for your videos it is really helping.
Hi great videos I was wondering which dehumidifier do you recommend
I don’t use a dehumidifier myself, so I don’t have one I can recommend from personal experience.
do i need a fogger and how often should i mist if i didn’t have one for a veiled
I just watched your cage review pt,2 video and I’m gonna try and find some better plants and some branches for him so he has more privacy cause he only has two plants and he dosen’t have that much privacy. Also I try not to spray the cmahemlon himself too much just a little bit as it scares him, also I’m gonna try and get a mist king. Also I’m glad I don’t have a carpet thing in his cage. I’m gonna turn his humidifier up a little bit and turn it up some more at night for him. I wanna have a cage like Neptune’s cause he likes hiding in his plants in his cage he loves them. Also his humidifier is a little warm bt I tried to keep it a little bit cold.
Hi I didn’t really understand the part about the fogger I would like to get a fogger but I don’t know how long to run it at night a when. I also live in a dryer state.
Thank you!
instead of a brita water filter can i use a PUR water filter? and what exactly are the bad things in the water that’s bad for the chameleon
can you use bioactive enclosure for calumma parsonii? and i love ur videos
You definitely can!
My veiled chameleon is outside in a fully screened cage, porch is also screened. But Florida is usually 70-78% humidity and usually 80-85 degrees out. Is it to hot out for him? He does have shade from live plants on his cage.
I had him in the house the first two weeks but my apartment is dark I felt like he didn’t have enough light or warmth (inside is between 70-75. He seemed to want to come out to go outside for sun. He was going to the bottom of the cage for three days and screen walking until I moved the cage outside. Haven’t seen him do it since so far.
Im a lil confused sorry, how long do we leave the fogger on for?
Do u have a video explaining how u have your potted plants supported to the sides of the enclosure?
czcams.com/video/tG8iVn8tT9w/video.html
I also do have a mesh top and there is air flow for him and yes how often should I set my mister for a veiled chameleon
7:24
Hey there the the video .hey question I just got a Veiled chameleon and I have a 5.0 uvb light what all do I need when it's water and fogger and light
This video will walk you through step by step on how to build a cage correctly. It even has Amazon product links in the description box of the video. czcams.com/video/n2H-VubFs3A/video.html
Thank you for this video! I have a question about the fogger. Do you do 30 minutes on and 30 minutes off increments from midnight until morning before you mist and turn the lights back on? Thank you!
That depends on your environment but what you suggested would be a good starting point.
What’s the Brita Filter that you used and how often do you change the filter? I’d like to change to this asap since it’s seem better than my current option 😅
It was just a standard Brita pitcher. But nowadays I have a separate filtered water system built into the sink of my home so that’s what I’ve been using.
🦎🐸🐛💦wow is that some information ie misting etc also water 💦 thanks 🙏 for slowing down I tried to save a chameleon but i can’t afford it it look sad 😞 you have done well ✌️👍keep safe ps I was told that holding them upsets them ie your soap on you etc them is that correct 🤔
I was given a panther chameleon.! But I notice he’s right eye is close and won’t open it. Left eye is open and moving around any help or advice on to rehab him.
So my panther how many times a day shall i do it?
Thanks for sharing this information since I’m a new beginning with having two chameleons I just lost one and I’ve been bawling my eyes out but then I just got a baby chameleon 😢
Good luck with your new chameleon! You're welcome to book a video call with me and I can help coach you through it: neptunethechameleon.simplybook.me/v2/
Hello I love ur content it’s so helpful for learning how to take care of a baby chameleon but I got a question about night time do thy need complete darkness or can u still have a light on in the room wit them or like a tv Bcz my cage is in my living room
A TV light should be fine but avoid turning on any overhead lights.
Hello.. Working on throwing my enclosure together and your channel has been a great help! I've got a reptibreeze 2x2x4 enclosure and biggest concern is misting/fogging. Can you bypass a mister and go with a programmable fogger running after the lights go off and running every couple hours until 1/2 hour before lights come on in the morning? Thanks!!
I'd say you could probably forgo the fogger but would highly encourage you to get a mister. Ideally you'd have both so that you have both tools in your tool belt to customize your hydration and humidity as needed.
@@NeptunetheChameleon .. Thank you for your quick response.. Wasn't the answer I was looking for but I'll take your advice. I had received the Reptizoo digital timing humidifier for Christmas along with a misting bottle and figured that would add enough humidity and moisture for hydration. Thanks for your help.. Im currently in the process of gathering branches and not in a rush to buy my chameleon. I want to focus on the enclosure and make sure all husbandry is right for success. 👍
Hi! I'm a new keeper. I bought a little dripper and it's awful so I'm glad to know I can just make my own. It came with a packet of water conditioner. Do you recommend using that in the water? I haven't been seeing or reading anywhere that it's necessary.
It really depends on the water quality of your tap water.
This is my biggest concern. I need to get a quality hygrometer.
Which plants do you recommend? Isn’t the fertilizer toxic for the chameleon?
Here is my playlist on plant videos that should help: czcams.com/video/LC2HFunvV9M/video.html
i have this this block i had to soak in water and fill the bottom of my tank with with is this good for absorbing water or do i still need to make some kind of drain system
I'm not sure what you mean by "block" so it's hard for me to say.
Ive got an infestation of white mites. Is this harmful to my chameleon or just a nuisance to me? How do i get rid of them without demolishing the set up, it is a bioactive setup and i have a veiled chameleon. During the winter the heat kept his humidity low so i ran the fogger a lot at night and the soil stayed moist but not wet, lately between the fogger and watering its caused a 1/4 inch of water to collect in the area with the clay balls.
What if you live in Canada and it's cold ?.......Also I LOVE your vids there realy helpful and I was a bit worried and unsure what I would do for some of these things and now I'm pretty confident about it so thank you
What are the temps inside your home? Glad you’re finding the videos helpful.
Such great information! I’m taking care of one and the instructions they gave us is to go every other day, alternate the lights (red and white) and feed. My concern is, the lights are on even at night, there’s no mister only a humidifier we turn on every visit and no real plants. And the food count seems to be the same every time we go. Any advice would be appreciated.
Sounds like the owners need to do some additional research and learning. To answer your questions: Red lights should not be used for chameleons. All lights should be off at night. Humidifiers should really only be used at night but like the video mentions, this is dependent on the natural humidity of where you live. The number of bugs you feed a chameleon depends on their age. Babies are fed daily, and adults should be fed 3-4 bugs every 2-3 days.
@@NeptunetheChameleon wow! Thank you so much for responding!!! I appreciate you and your great videos so much. I went to the reptile store and got some advice. Then I asked the owners if I could bring her home for the next few weeks so I have her and doing everything I can. Thanks to your videos my mind is at ease! Thank you!!!!
Re watching all your videos. At first because I'm getting yet another chameleon and it's been awhile since I've had a baby (aside from one all my chams are old farts now. With my Meller's being the oldest at 12½) and now I'm just rewatching the rest for fun.
Lol, do chams drink water. My youngest likes to drink while vertical in full faceplant into a leaf mode like someone who has had a little too much fun on a Friday night.
12.5 years old?!! That's amazing. I'd love to have a Meller's one day.
What plants can I put in the enclosure? And what do you recommend
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Great video, I do have a couple of questions. First is poop cleanup, with the water systems I imagine things can get all over and being difficult to clean? I am still doing research before I get my new friend, but I am wanting to make a self sustaining environment as much as possible, and also incorporate ways he might be able to travel outside his enclosure to a tree or plant that’ll be in his corner. Obviously smells and cleanup I could use some information on and any other tips for safety. Also I have heard on some channels and breeders pages that chameleons do eat vegetation and you want to sprinkle calcium powder on it, I would rather stick to bugs and natural ideas, so is there a way to avoid that? And last I know you mentioned about water features and bacteria and such, and I am a person who believes washing your hands to much or often is bad and germs actually make you stronger, and I can’t imagine the wild being bacteria free, but yes they don’t probably have to sit in it and I get that, but is maybe having more cleanup plants or something workable? And I kinda am wondering about maybe mushrooms at bottom of enclosure? Just trying to come up with a total fun ecosystem with variety and freedom for my new friend, but also needing to know about the absolute don’t’z 🤓✌️
Definitely really appreciated that you corrected and admitted past misconceptions and I will be a new subscriber because of that 👊 Thanks for everything 🖖
Hi :) I'm going to do my best to answer your questions. Here is my video about spot cleaning: czcams.com/video/fpARlO7wqIA/video.html. If you're wanting to make a bioactive enclosure, I would check out this blog: www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/intro-to-bio-activity.2429/. If you're wanting to free range your chameleon (let them explore outside of their enclosure) then you'll need to be aware that if you let them out of their enclosure for multiple hours daily, you will need to provide UVB, heat, humidity, etc. outside of their enclosure. The easiest option would be to keep them primarily inside their enclosure and just let them free range while being supervised for an hour or two a week. Here is my video about free ranging: czcams.com/video/RmmkDChB-xM/video.html Here is my video on chameleons eating fruits and veggies: czcams.com/video/jm2nkCc1bDk/video.html. I would avoid a water feature -- need to keep in mind that chameleons are not aquatic and have a much lower survival rate in the wild than in captivity. I have never heard of anyone using mushrooms... so I would advise against that as well since it is unknown if it would be toxic for a chameleon if they ate the mushrooms. I hope this helps!
What plants do you recommend
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would you say we need a fogger AND a mister or would the mistking be just fine alone? If you addressed this specifically in the video I may have missed it so im sorry!
Depends what your natural night time humidity is. Some people can achieve 70% with just a mister and some people need a fogger as well.
Hello I live in Massachusetts and was wondering how long and how many times a day should I run a fogger for my veiled chameleon tyvm in advance 😎👍🏾
As mentioned in the video, that depends on your species and natural humidity of where you live. Also foggers should only be used at night.
@Neptune The Chameleon if I’m misting half hour hour before and after lights then shouldn’t my chameleon be sleeping and therefore not be able to drink the water or not realize it? For the dripper how long should it be dripping for? Should I move my dripper around to different areas of the enclosure or keep it in the same spot with the best dripping position? Thank you for the content. These are genuine questions I can’t find direct answers to in any other videos unless I missed something.
1. The idea that is explained in the video is that chameleons are breathing in the water vapor in the air with the higher humidity at night. So, they can still stay hydrated without physically drinking the water.
2. Drippers can be left in the same spot if the water is dripping onto leaves below it.
@@NeptunetheChameleon I understand now thank you for the reply!
I recently bought a reptile fogger and a reptile rain mister for my open cage enclosure for my veiled chameleon my question is do I need both systems ?
This is my question too
But does the misting
System Collect germs or bacteria
Are regular human humidifiers safe. I put it on low, but I think I need it lower?
They are safe to use. But whether or not you need one is going to depend on your environment and what your species requires.
What other cage besides the Dragon Stand do you recommend? Right now, the only dragon stands have at least a months wait...
The ZooMed XL Reptibreeze is a probably the most popular option.
I use a sheet to cover the side of my enclosure and leave the top open and that usually works for me
Also great video always so helpful!
Thanks for sharing! Glad the video was helpful.
I have been watching your videos since adopting my panther chameleon about a year ago. I only use real plants and have had a huge problem with "fruit" flies. I don't like to cut back on his humidity but I am pulling at strings to gain control. I am from Maine and don't have an issue at keeping levels where he needs to be but having all the flies is not making having Caesar enjoyable. Any ideas are super appreciated!
Make sure the plants and enclosure have a chance to try out -- that seems to help me!
Shall i do it when it sleeps
Im about to get my first chameleon, and what kind of humidifer do you recommend?
Check out the Amazon store link in the description for a list of products I recommend :)
So since panthers require a higher daytime humidity, in say the northeast us, would the misting in the morning an evening in a hybrid enclosure be enough to keep the 60% humidity?
I would say most likely yes. Especially if you are also using live plants.
Hi I been watching your vids I have a dripper I out ice cubes on top of my screen cage I covered 2 sides with shower curtain got a mistking I mist 4 min b4 lights on mist 3am for 1 min and mist 2 min b4 lights out but my 6 minth old panther skittlez his urate is tan to orangy his eyes ate nice and round not suken in at all ..wht else can I do for hydration?should I be worried?thanks
As long as it's not more than 50% orange, then he's okay!
I have a 5 month old Veiled and when he drinks it's my favourite thing to watch, also I've seen he wants to be out a lot and just chill on me, should I be worried he wants to be out so much (he doesn't show stress) or is it when I've handled him and he's just built a bond round me 😓. Also thank u for the vid ^_^
You're welcome!! Make sure that their enclosure has enough coverage and the correct UVB bulb.
@@NeptunetheChameleon Thank you for the advice, I've had a look at his tank and with him getting bigger he's struggling to fit between the leaves his used to be able to get throw, so I'm gonna go out and buy some more things for him, thank you again ^_^