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[toonbarmyalex]

I read on another post on another topic that beardies rarely drink standing water, if a pump system was installed, i.e a waterfall or something similar that got the water moving would the beardy drink from it?

[steveb_25]

waterfalls arent the best for beardies for 2 reasons. 1. they create un-needed humidity for your beardie. beardies need dry dry environments. and 2. water falls build up with bacteria if not cleans regulaily.
i have a water fall in with my vieled chameleon, and it looks really nice. but its a lot of work 2 keep the water drinkable.

[herplover212]

100 percent agree with both points Steveb_25 made! Some beardies will drink if you just use a finger to swish in the water so they know it is there and others will drink if you drop clean, cool water on their nose while bathing or misting them, etc. I would not use a waterfall at all. Even with a herp like a cham, it is a huge pain to keep it clean enough to reduce or eliminate possible bacteria growth.

-Shanna
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[Rickeezee]

My beardies all love cabbage and similar types of green salad, they get most of their moisture from such food items as well as from the insects they eat. I also agree with the other posters I would steer well clear of waterfalls for the reasons mentioned they can be a breeding ground for bacteria. My beardies enjoy going in the bath a couple of times a week with lukewarm water not to deep mind, just a couple of inches.
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[toonbarmyalex]

yeah, i bath him a 2 or 3 times a week and he has a little paddle about and seems to enjoy it and he gets misted daily too but never pays any attention to his water bowl but i assume this is normal!!

[Rickeezee]

Yes all normal, dont over worry.
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