basking bulb wattage and amount of food?

[caroline?]

Hi i was wondering what wattage basking bulb my 8 month old jackson chameleon should have and how many feeders he should be having, should i start feeding him every other day now?

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

Determining the best wattage for basking bulbs is always a matter of trial & error, as there are so many variables—ambient temperature, enclosure type, distance, angle, etc.

I would start with 75W but have lower & higher wattages handy in case.
The best bulbs for basking are (in order of preference):

1. Household incandescent bulb (not LED)
2. Incandescent flood light (not LED and not spot light)
3. Halogen flood light (not spot light)

A clamp light fixture works well for basking lights.

Basking lamps are best installed/mounted at an angle to produce a temperature gradient rather than a hot-spot.

(Temperatures for a Jackson's will likely be lower—see care sheet(s).

 

[JacksJill]

I use lower watts for jackson juveniles starting no earlier than 5 months. I start with 40 and only go as high as 60 for my adult males. As mentioned above you will have to trial and error it a bit.