Basking Light

[birdlover71]

Does the basking light have to be on when it is super hot outside? I keep the UVB on but the temp in the house is like high 80's so would that be ok?

 

[JackP308]

if possible its best to have a basking option there even if its warm in the cage and outside.

I have turned off basking lights throughout days or not used any on some cages but it something chameleons do so it should be provided when possible.

 

[Flapenn]

What happens when you cham wants to cool down?

 

[AllFallDown]

What happens when you cham wants to cool down?

You set up a basking lamp in one part of the cage toward the top but leave the other part unheated. This sets up a temperature gradient so that they can move around to find an area with a temp they are comfortable with.