So i have one of those 34 inch reptizoo 39w t5 uvb bulbs with a reflector. I've read a lot about lighting and most sources say this is ideal, but sometimes I catch my guy pawing at the top of the cage right beneath the bulb and that makes me very concerned about if he is going to burn or isn't getting enough UVB. it's a veiled chameleon, not sure how old but prob 8-18 months. is this something i should be concerned about and if so how can I fix it? ill attach a pic if I can catch him doing it again soon, I can also provide a pic of his setup if that's needed. thanks in advance!
chameleon tries to climb into his uvb light
- Thread starter Eamon
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Motherlode Chameleon
Chameleon Enthusiast
You should have some more space between the light and the chameleon basking branches. Chameleons to close to enclosure basking lights is not a healthy habit. I would go 6 inches or more from light to basking spot (Tube Lights). Probably more for heat bulbs.
Best Regards
Jeremy A. Rich
Best Regards
Jeremy A. Rich
ehdee6
Chameleon Enthusiast
More pictures are always good.... How long have you had your set up? The bulbs for the Zoomed need to be changed every 6 months as the UVB wares off. The light will still shine the same; so, unless you have a solor meter to check the UVB levels, it's good practice to replace the bulbs every 6 months. You can also replace the Zoomed bulb with an Arcadia 6% t5 bulb, and those ones last for 12 months.
