Basking Light question?

[DABRUTE]

I'm using regular 75 watt bulb from walmart. Is this ok? Should it be ok? There a certain type I should be using?

 

[Tyaeda]

It depends on what temp it's putting off. The temp your basking spot should be depends on species, gender, and age.


If you go here: https://www.chameleonforums.com/care/lighting/

And look up the specific species and sex here: https://www.chameleonforums.com/care/caresheets/

They should answer your questions about lighting.

 

[jannb]

That type bulb will be fine as long as it is providing the correct basking temp for your chameleon. Personally, I have never had to use a higher watt that a 60 to obtain the correct temps.

 

[DABRUTE]

my current temp is 76.6

 

[Video Master]

If you are not getting the temp listed in the care sheet then try a higher wattage bulb. They need the warmer temps in order to properly digest their food.

 

[Sticktongue]

my current temp is 76.6

How far away from the light is your gauge when you take a reading? Should be around 8 inches.

 

[DABRUTE]

If you are not getting the temp listed in the care sheet then try a higher wattage bulb. They need the warmer temps in order to properly digest their food.

ok cool thanks!

 

[DABRUTE]

How far away from the light is your gauge when you take a reading? Should be around 8 inches.

let me move it and see if there is a diference

 

[DABRUTE]

this is where i moved it.

where my probe is

The current temp.

 

[Video Master]

Try a higher wattage bulb. Get that temp to 82 degrees for the basking spot. Even up to 85 is just fine. They need the heat to help digest the food.

 

[DABRUTE]

Try a higher wattage bulb. Get that temp to 82 degrees for the basking spot. Even up to 85 is just fine. They need the heat to help digest the food.

THANKS MAN!! It just jumped up to 83. Thanks!