Most beardies don't drink from a bowl, spraying is the best way to give them a drink. You CAN possibly teach him by putting the bowl near him, spritz his head lightly + gently and then his bowl. The water movement usually can get them to drink as it drips slowly in the bowl. This method works if you set the spray bottle to a direct stream rather than a large shower . Or better yet, use an eyedropper to drip it slowly , on his head and down in to the bowl that's right in front of him.