How To Make A DIY Dripper For Your Chameleon (Less Than $7)
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
- Here is a tutorial on how to make an adjustable dripper to promote hydration in your pet chameleon or other arboreal reptile. I would still STRONGLY recommend investing in an automated misting system - veterinary care for an ill dehydrated animal will cost at least as much if not more than the mister, and chronic kidney damage cannot be reversed, so it is much better to invest in optimal husbandry upfront. Still, a dripper is an inexpensive and relatively effective way to provide hydration when used in conjunction with proper husbandry.
Sources Cited:
Bill Strand’s Chameleon Academy: chameleonacade...
Lock, Brad; 10/25/2017; Kidney Disease in Reptiles
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Music: "Accidental Instrumental" by Morgan Komure (used with permission). morgankomure.b...
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Thanks! Yeah the algorithm is clearly not my friend, but that's ok. I am getting enough viewers that I consider this hobby a useful public service.
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Thank you!!! I’ve been struggling to keep the humidity down to 50-60% for a pair of wiegmann’s striped geckos (that are also dew drinkers) without having spikes up to 70-80% when misting. No more humidity spikes and temp/humidity are both perfect while also providing a constant water source for the geckos. Tropical/arid hybrids are very hard to get right so this was a bit of a lifesaver.
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Hello! I love your setup for spicoli, and i was wondering, I know that panther chameleons need that higher humidity, but i was wondering about veileds. Should i try to change her to a glass or pvc setup? Im in south Florida and the RH of my house is usually from 30-50%
Thank you! I'm probably not the best resource regarding veiled chameleon husbandry, as I don't keep that particular species. My understanding is they can handle slightly drier conditions so I would be less concerned, especially since they're well enough adapted to your climate that they are invasive in Florida.
Overall I'd say it's less about one type of cage vs. another and more about the parameters in the enclosure, and ensuring that they have regular access to water and are actually drinking. I find that the vented terrarium makes that most doable for me, but it will depend on your climate, lifestyle, and equipment. My perception is that I am in the minority in terms of my use of a glass enclosure, and most experienced American keepers will use a screen type enclosure with 2-3 of the sides replaced with PVC or enclosure backdrops or something, leaving the front as screen but increasing overall humidity.
In terms of where to go for more specific husbandry information: Chameleon Academy is the best discrete husbandry resource I am currently aware of, and there are some good care sheets and helpful veiled keepers on ChameleonForums. If you want tutorials, the youtube channel "Neptune the Chameleon" generally provides pretty good general chameleon husbandry and enclosure advice - I haven't watched all of her videos as they seem to be geared towards newer keepers, but she's pretty active on chameleon forums and what I have seen has been really solid info.
Thanks I'll definitely do it .However my enclosure it's Bio active but alot of branches vines and fake foliage. The bottom of the mesh enclosure is just paper .So what would I do with the excess water hitting the floor ? I don't want a soggy mess.And I don't let my Chameleons food go loose in his home he's use to container feeding .
I'd recommend checking out "Chameleon Forums" for specific husbandry advice. In general, you need plumbing for the enclosure to catch wastewater. Not having this to avoid water pileup isn't a good option as it likely means your pet is not getting enough to drink
www.chameleonforums.com/forums/
Hi. I made this dripper and it works great but the problem I’m having is that the dripper slowly stops dripping after 3-4 hours and is still half full of water. I’m not sure if it’s a pressure issue but was wondering if you have any solutions? Thanks in advance
That's not an issue I have had - if you drilled a hole in the top then the only thing it could be is a problem with your valve, i'd recommend fiddling around with it or swapping it out.
Thanks again Conner! Perfect fit for me to be able to add a drip to one of my plants that has much higher water demands than other plants in my Viv. I already have a auto misting system. I used a 64 oz marvels 7-eleven cup I had sitting around for my container. I also got the Orbits drip valves because that is what Amazon and stores had stock on. It was like $2 for 4 valves. The hot glue didn’t work for me. I also didn’t need to pre-drill. The valves are self taping, so I pushed it in and used some abs glue with a qtip after the hot glue failed. Worked great! They also sell an all plastics welding glue for pipes if folks are not familiar with what plastics they are trying to weld together.