I have a 3 year old Rhino, but I have never seen him drink out of his water dish. Unlike my green iguanas, he hates taking baths and seems completely terrified of the water. I know that it is rare to see an iguana drink, but I would like to find out if anyone knows if Rhinos ever drink, or if they just get their water from their food?
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Do Rhino Iguanas drink water?
august9
Jul 28, 2003 08:53 PM
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rhino
Jul 28, 2003 10:21 PM
If they are on a salad diet, they can usually get enough moisture out of the food that they eat. Those that feed dry diets must provide water. Normally the only time I have ever seen them drinking alot of water is when a female is gravid, usually the first thing that they want after laying eggs.
Mark M
Jul 29, 2003 12:28 AM
Whether you see him drink or not, always keep a bowl of water in his enclosure because it is generally good husbandry. Mine drink gobs of water, but I also feed dry food.
jiffypop
Jul 29, 2003 05:24 AM
I see my Rhinos drinking water all of the time. They will take a drink in the tub and Bubbles uses the dog's water dish frequently, usually spilling it before she's finished. Keep fresh water available all of the time.
