Basking Time and Wattage

[Ranka]

Hi, Im new to this forum. This is my first thread.
I am looking forward to buy a basking light for my veiled chameleon but I wanted to know what wattage do you recommend and how much time should I leave this light on.
My cage is 1.20m x 90cm x 40cm. I did the cage myself and it has the front and back covers with acrilyc and the top and two other sides with screen. So it has excellent ventilation.
I leave a UVB light on for about 8-10 hours daily.
I will be posting photos as soon as I get some.

I used to have this veiled in a very small acquarium and I just finished building his new enclosure.
It is about 3 or 4 years old (I am not sure about his age because I adopted him and the owner wasn't sure)

Thanks

Rene
Mexico
Cham. name: Maclovio (Nickname: McLovin')

 

[ronnie]

Welcome...this place is great for getting tips and help...Can't wait to see the photos.....best wishes XX

 

[alinder450]

usually a 60 watt bulb does the trick. trial and error is your best bet. just try a 60 watt and move a branch about 6 inches under it and see if you can get a temp in the mid 90's.