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RE: my limited experience

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Posted by: Carlton at Thu Jul 23 12:17:47 2009  [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by Carlton ]  
   

Be careful when describing any cham species as a "desert" species. Oustalet's are from the drier regions of Madagascar yes, but that doesn't mean they don't need humidity. The areas they are from may be hot, but can be very humid in the specific habitats the chams use such as brush choked river valleys. Veileds are the same way. They may be from Yemen, but they are not really a desert animal. In a captive setup without morning fog or dew, frequent short rain showers in late afternoon, they can still get dehydrated. One reason I use ultrasonic humidifiers on my cham cages is that it provides the humidity without drenching the cham all the time. I mist them for drinking of course, but rely on the humidifier to help keep the air moister. Most of our houses are much drier (because of heating or AC) than the cham's natural habitat.


   

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