Can chameleons feel and recognize UVB?

[tigermaniac22311]

I have noticed lately my cham spends a lot of time under the UVB light instead of the basking spot. So my question is can they tell the difference betweeen UVB and UVA light?

 

[warpdrive]

without a shadow of a dought, they can tell when they need more and where it is to go get some more.

Harry

 

[Michael Ryan]

I have noticed lately my cham spends a lot of time under the UVB light instead of the basking spot. So my question is can they tell the difference betweeen UVB and UVA light?

I'm not very sure about this one, but I would have to say yes.

 

[OOOst16]

Well in nature. The UVB and a, obviously come from one source....the sun, but in chameleons enclosures this obviously is sperated, so yeah, they will go under each when they feel the need for it.

 

[Syn]

There have been documented cases of UVB-caused burns. I can't find the pictures, though.

 

[Ryan Jarosek]

without a shadow of a dought, they can tell when they need more and where it is to go get some more.

Info to back that up?

 

[Chris Anderson]

Yes, there is convincing evidence that chameleons regulate their UV exposure depending on their needs. Here is a study that tested this: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19335229

Chris

 

[Ryan Jarosek]

Yes, there is convincing evidence that chameleons regulate their UV exposure depending on their needs. Here is a study that tested this: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19335229

Chris

Fantastic, nice to see some studies have been done.

 

[summoner12]

Yes, there is convincing evidence that chameleons regulate their UV exposure depending on their needs. Here is a study that tested this: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19335229

Chris

Very cool read, thanks for posting that!

 

[ChromaChameleons]

Chameleons detect UVB via the pineal gland , often referred to as the "third Eye". If your cham is spending excessive time under the UVB source, it may indicate that the UVB output of your bulb is waning. Might be time for a replacement.

 

[kinyonga]

It can also be that she is producing eggs. Do you have a suitable place for her to dig in the cage so you will know when she's ready??

 

[jannb]

My chams free range and they have always gone to sit under the UVB blub only when they want. They spend hours each day other places besides under the UVB.

 

[tigermaniac22311]

I just bought the bulb 2 months ago so I doubt it is not giving off enough UVB rays. and there is a place to lay.