Search results for query: basking burns

Thank you so much for the information. I'll try to emulate your temps better! I'm afraid to give out misinformation, but I do notice once a day, either in the morning or afternoon, my chameleon will bask, puff out his throat and open his mouth nice and big, like he's really into it, before...

She should be attracted to the linear UVB's light source, as it is "the sun" to her. If your ambient temp is too high for the recommended, doing what it takes to cool down the room isn't a bad idea. Monitoring the temps and humidies will really determine how necessary it is. I'm not versed in...

Is it too hot for my cham if the branch probe usually reads 77-80? I use a 60 watt. I was concerned my temps were too low because of it.

What UVB type are you using? Is it a screw in bulb? What wattage bulbs are you running in the double dome fixture? I ask because he can get very close where he rises up off those vines. What is your basking temperature? Zooming in on your photos. This is what you see with a thermal burn. This...

Beautiful sub adult male you have there. @MissSkittles already covered all your basics for a veiled. Note to just really watch how close he can get below the basking fixture. looks like he can get closer on that side. Depending on bulb wattage you are using if it is too strong then he is going...

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I’d like to see pics of the back heels of the back feet to confirm gender. Baby is at high risk for burns so basking light needs to be raised a few inches above the screen. I use wire baskets from dollar store for that.

The skin patches could be thermal burns. Most seem to be where a too-hot basking bulb (and a cage without a decent temperature gradient forced him to bask too long too often) would hit. There's also a patch on one side that looks a bit like one too, but would need to inspect closer up. Poor...

I am very happy that you are enjoying our community or as we call it Chamily. There is no place for rudeness here only kindness. We try to help and educate in a way that is not only inviting but encouraging to new members. We all started out as newbies in this hobby and as for myself I remember...

Thanks for the info. I’ve read to keep the basking at 84, but I’ll definitely lower. I’m posting pictures of my guy and his enclosure. I got him at Repticon and the guy said he was about a month old. I’ve had him a week today. He has not eaten without assistance. I have assisted him by using...

After correcting his uvb, you probably should also redo his enclosure and add many more branches and such for him to grasp…prevent him from falling too far. You can either craft a scaffolding type structure, attaching sturdy branches to the frame corners (either with fishing line or thin wire)...

Ow i am really sorry for the confusion. The spot you circled in red is just the lightning from the basking bulb actually. I was talking about the spot in yellow circle. We adjust the basking bulb high so he doesn’t get burned ( as we first got him he likes to climb the top).. now he just climbs...

I actually added in 5-6 small branches after I took that picture a few weeks ago! Do you think I need to worry about getting an air director for the vent? Is my humidity okay? I have a spike in the morning of about 86% until 8:30a. I will check to see what branch is below my uvb light. I plan on...

Hi! Here he is. We noticed a black mark on his casque around the same time he started getting poorly. Vets said not to worry. At first I thought maybe a burn? But there’s no way he can burn himself were the basking area is. And as he’s so weak he isn’t climbing high enough to do that damage.

So I am not seeing anything that jumps out as concerning. What are your basking temps running? This could be a very minor thermal burn if temps are sitting too high under basking lamp.

@elizaann2 gave you some good pointers and a great pic to reference for a set up. As far as the lights go on top, how far is the basking light and uvb from the highest branch? Also, typically we recommend a T5 5.0 for uvb lighting. He is more than likely up there for some extra heat he can't...

Hey there welcome to the forum. Yep they look like a thermal burn to me. Good news is you have the right cream for it. These take a lot of time to heal up and his are pretty bad so just give it time. Keep applying the cream every day. These spots may have a really hard time shedding. Temps for...

So your rule of thumb with a T5HO single bulb fixture and aluminum screen is 8-9 inches from bottom of fixture to branch with a 5.0 or 6% UVB bulb. OR 11-12 inches from bottom of fixture to branch with a 10.0 or 12% bulb. Both of these will achieve the 3 UVI at basking. If you switched over to...

Th thank you so much!! this is all really good info!! I’m taking everything into account that you’ve both said! In addition to this, does any of the above info indicate why she may be napping during the day? :(

Thank you!! i’ll buy the uvb right now!! i always put calcium in her diet so i got that down right! also, if you know any, what kind of plants do u recommend i put in her home? preferably something she can climb? i know you said most stuff on the internet is outdated about chameleons so i want...