My new Chameleon, please let me know what I need!

happiness

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Just purchased this off someone from craigslist.

Is there anything else he needs?

Also, the person added 3 lamps, one glows red , one is a yellow color and one is a whiter color.. I have no idea which one is meant for night time, would it be the red one? How do I find out?

& I can see the little guys ribs on the sides, is that okay?? I used to own Anoles back when I was a little girl.. I started with about 8 of them.. and every few months, one would get skinnier and skinnier.. and then die.. then again another would get skinny and die.. one after another and I never understood why. I'm hoping this isn't happening to this chameleon too!
 

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Welcome to the forum.

Sounds like the lights you have are wrong except maybe the white one. No need for a night light or heat source unless temps drop below 60F. Please check this caresheet to get the proper lighting and get your parameters correct. From the pics it looks like you have a veiled. One observation, you need more branches in that cage to create more climbing opportunities. The caresheet should provide most everything you need to get your setup on the right track.

https://www.chameleonforums.com/care/caresheets/veiled/
 
you will need a uvb tube bulb (reptisun 5.0) and a heat bulb (most likely the white one). You will need to check your temps too to make sure they are correct. read the care sheet and let us know if you have questions.
 
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