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It depens on how well a particular make of reflector is at directing the light downwards. This isn't necessarily related to the diameter of the reflector. If two reflectors were equally efficient, you'd get higher temps with the smaller reflector because the light would be more focused, leading...

A modest wattage halogen flood or spot bulb might also work well for you. For most chameleons, I'd shoot for a basking spot of at least 90 F (including for montane species, as many of them bask and maintain similar body temps as compared to lowland species), with temps down to perhaps the 70's F...

Good enough for what purpose? It will provide some light, but negligible heat (i.e., negligible IR). If you want it just to provide some additional light, yes, should be fine. If you want a basking bulb, no, that won't work. cj

Very, very sorry to hear that :( My best wishes for the efforts with the others. I strongly agree that is laudable to do what you can to help mistreated animals like these recover, and I commend your efforts. I also strongly agree that rescuing animals by purchasing them often ends up causing...

A basking temperature in the low 80's is too low for this species (or any chameleon species) IMHO. These guys select body temperatures in the mid 80's to low 90's F given the opportunity. It is common to see them actively basking even when ambient temperatures are in the 80's and 90's F (e.g...

Hi Rort, I'm over in Kaneohe. Sounds like we have a somewhat similar background. I'm a doctoral student in oceanography at UH working on coral calcification physiology/ocean acidification for my dissertation, and I too am sad that having a reeftank here is impractical (although, the ocean is...

Agreed with the above: I wouldn't house adults together, even in a very large cage.

Ditto. I keep seeing this business about not providing basking sites, or only providing basking areas that get to comparatively very low temps (e.g., 80 F) and find it utterly bizarre. There's only data on preferred body temperatures for a handful of chameleon species in the literature, but from...

My money is on unicorn eggs ;)

The powersun is fine IMO, as would be the reptisun bulb. Really, the animals need to be able to move freely from positions with high UV exposure to areas away from and shaded from the UV. You want them to be able to regulate their exposure. I wouldn't use a cermic heater unless nighttime...

I've used all three at various times in various circumstances. All three have their strengths and all three have their weaknesses. Depending on circumstances, I have found each of the three to be clearly superior, or clearly inferior, to one of the others. Screen is an obvious choice for outdoor...

Ummm, yeah, I guess they're alright...if you like that kind of thing ;)

Ok, in that case I might try using some clear plastic (even suran-wrap) to partially cover some of the screen, mist frequently, possibly add more plants (but it depends on space and if there is enough light to keep healthy plants) and possibly utilize a humidifier (ultrasonic humidifiers can...

::shakes head:: Most people on the street do not know or care that other people out there keep chameleons, or all sorts of other exotic animals, absolutely including politicians. This changes quickly when those animals find their way into the wild, and especially if they are actually able to...

What sort of humidy levels are you seeing? How are you measuring them? In general, adding live plants, increasing misting, and reducing ventilation are all potential ways to increase humidity. How much of each should be used depends on the particular situation. Can you give us a bit more info on...

My biggest concern would be dehydration, as this is so often a problem, and can lead to these symptoms. I'd try misting heavily, for long periods with lukewarm water to start. Is it possible to see some photos? cj

Do you mean a thermal burn (due to high temperature) or a sunburn (due to high UV exposure)? An extra few inches might not be a bad idea, but I wouldn't worry terribly either way....

In general I think people take an approach similar to the one you're taking, where the spray from the showerhead is deflected off the side of the shower. It's been a few years since I've done this personally, but my experiences (with Veiled and T. deremensis) were similar to yours: the animals...

I was in college at the time, and was working part-time as one of the saltwater aquarists at a local shop (and a very good one at that). Clownfish have been really popular for decades, and luckily they are among the hardiest and easiest to care for marine fish around. Nemo and his father are...

Lighting is going to be critical for success with any plant too. Unsufficient lighting (i.e., too little light) is very often a problem for plants in many chameleon (and other animal) enclosures IME, and if the lighting is insufficient, not much else matters ;) Nonetheless, I'd try to figure out...