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I got an infrared thermometer, the 60 watt bulb is too low and the 75 watt bulb is too high, I got a dimmer for the 75 watt and will try that

I have kept the 75 watt bulb in at that distance to the top of the cage, how do I know if it is too warm? I can hold my hand at the perch site for an extended period of time, is that sufficient?

It is 8”, thanks

I was just afraid of him burning himself, was under the impression 8” should be left from the top?

New setup with some more vines and plants, also upped the wattage to 75, if it gets too warm I will move back down to the 50, thanks for your reply!

I'll be sure to do that, thanks very much for the help!

Thanks for the info! I was reading that 85-90 is more for adults than juveniles, and that the younger ones should be kept with a basking spot around 80. Is that incorrect? Yes I expect those gauges to be a little less than accurate, I have a kitchen infrared thermometer that I use to get a more...

Thank you! I was planning on going as soon as shops open for the day. I'm sure I would be stressed if I was shipped in a box half way across the coast, too. In your opinion, do I need a higher wattage bulb as well? Or leave it where it's at for now and let him settle in?

Here are some photos of the setup and the chameleon himself.

Hello everyone, Yesterday I got my first panther chameleon. He was shipped overnight Friday and we got him Saturday. I'm concerned that he's spent almost all his time with us a brown color. When we first unpacked him he was a black color which I expected since being shipped is a stressful...