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Well you have to take into account the male has a large casque. I would keep the permanent temp gauge right where his head would sit. I always keep his bask at 84-85 with a dimmer switch if it got too hot in the summer. My vet and I had a go around about it as he thought 90-95 degrees was better...

The spikes do shed. I am not seeing any sign of a thermal burn. I would double check your temps and humidity levels though. Smaller spikes like this on a female generally will shed easier than those of a male as theirs are larger and can cross one another causing the shed to get stuck. Hers are...

Hello, brand new chameleon owner here. I have a question regarding lighting & basking. I currently am using the Reptisun 5.0HO combo lamp and a 100W basking bulb for my 1 month (I think?) old chameleon. I am struggling to understand the requirements of these and how it all works together for...

It will still be within range with a brand new bulb. Once a bulb has burned in its output will reduce slightly. I would make sure it is absolutely no farther than that though and that it is directly below where the fixture is. Uvb disbursement really is focused directly below the fixture and...

Ah I have the T5 reptisun 5.0 (I hope I’m saying this right) and they are saying to use the 10.0 version so he can get more uvb penetration. I have a solar meter just to make sure he doesn’t get too much. But just to be 100% this time on the basking branch what is recommended for the number...

In this video, we’re talking about a crucial topic for all chameleon owners: how to prevent and treat thermal burns. Chameleons are sensitive to temperature changes, and burns can occur if their basking spots are too hot or if they get too close to heat sources.

Hi and welcome. :) While taller/bigger is better, you can get away with 3’ high imho since it has a bit extra width from the standard 2’. I do like the improvements that you’ve made. You’ve given him plenty of areas to hide, drink from and take shade in. Hard to see what branches or vines you...

Google is only giving me how long they are, and occasionally how wide they are lol. Im having a hard time getting a straight answer on if I need to account for their height regarding the “6-8” distance basking branch” rule of thumb due to the fact I have a halogen bulb so it sits higher in the...

My chams also do this, if it's too hot. How hot is the basking area? How are you measuring your heat/hydro? One like this is most recommended. If it were an RI, they'd most often tip their head back/upward, and you might hear a wheezing sound. Also, if it's too hot they'll burn themselves...

Finally got around to building the 4x2x4 I've been planning, it took about 6 straight hours of work and I think it turned out decent. I haven't put up the basking lamp yet and it still needs a couple more plants but I'm liking the way it turned out. the white expanding foam is really ugly but...

Hi and welcome. 🙂 I’m not sure what coloring you’re asking about and it’s kind of hard to see him in your pics. Maybe you can provide some clearer pics and explain what color or area you’re concerned bout. I can tell you that a few things need to be improved. 32c is a bit too hot for him. A...

In this video, I'm talking about a crucial topic for all chameleon owners: how to prevent and treat thermal burns. Chameleons are sensitive to temperature changes, and burns can occur if their basking spots are too hot or if they get too close to heat sources. This video will walk you through...

Less than a month ago I noticed these spots on my panther chameleons side. This was often the side he would lean towards the light when basking so I thought it might be a thermal burn. I got him new lighting, lifted if from the top of the cage and regularly check his temperature with my thermal...

Some questions about your uvb…what brand bulb have you been using? How old is/was the bulb? Is your uv next to your basking bulb? If so, what have your basking temps been? The only brands uvb that I would trust are Arcadia and ReptiSun. While I’ve only tested one other cheaper brand, the result...

Hi. I believe you need a visit to a good vet and soon. I don’t like the look of that black area…the way it is recessed from the surrounding scales makes me think it may be necrotic (dead). Whether from a burn, injury or other event, if it is necrotic, it needs special care and precautions to...

both lights are 6-7 inches abovefrom her spots.

Yes she was burned but it healed beautifully and I already discussed it here 😊 Chameleon Info: Your Chameleon - veiled girl, almost 2 years in my care Handling - very rarely/never Feeding - mostly roaches, but also crickets, locusts, superworms as treat. Nothing else is available in my...

so how are you determining your humidity levels? And you are saying the lowest is 60%. What is the real percentage that it is actually sitting at? Because I have had Veileds gape at 60% humidity. They do not like high humidity. They do well in 30-40% levels during the day. The CHI bulb you need...

Mine was just literally suspended from the ceiling, nothing holding her up but her own tail, I have a vine that leads up there but when I saw this I immediately panicked and went to save her and put her on a branch.

I have an auto mister that used to go off more frequently but I switch it to morning and nights but run for longer. Would you recommend manually misting also. It’s a mesh cage so humidity might be getting out more