Didn’t finish shedding.. problem??

[ERKleRose]

Yeah it’s the reptisun T8 5.0 uvb tube light. And I got a new one 2 weeks ago so it’s good for a while! And ok that’s good to know I didn’t know there was a thing to read the uv level thank you

You’ll need to either get a stronger bulb or fixture. @Beman can help with what you need if you post the distance between your basking branch and fixture. How long is her fixture and cage? I’m noticing fake plants too, which are an absolute no-no for veileds. Could you fill out this form with as much detail as possible and pics of your cage, too?

Chameleon Info:

• Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care?
• Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon?
• Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders?
• Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule?
• Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking?
• Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites?
• History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you.

Cage Info:

• Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions?
• Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule?
• Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps?
• Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity?
• Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind?
• Placement - Where is your cage located? Is it near any fans, air vents, or high traffic areas? At what height is the top of the cage relative to your room floor?
• Location - Where are you geographically located?

Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about.

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Please Note:

1. The more details you provide the better and more accurate help you will receive.
2. Photos can be very helpful.

 

[Beman]

For a T8 fixture you have to use a 10.0 bulb for the correct distance to basking. the output on T8 fixtures is much lower. So you need the 10.0 bulb and then basking should be about 7 inches below.

 

[camiandelliot]

For a T8 fixture you have to use a 10.0 bulb for the correct distance to basking. the output on T8 fixtures is much lower. So you need the 10.0 bulb and then basking should be about 7 inches below.

I went to find out the exact fixture I have which is this one. It just is the regular reptisun one. But the linear bulb in it is a t8 5.0 so you’re saying I need the t8 10.0 instead of that one?

 

[ERKleRose]

I went to find out the exact fixture I have which is this one. It just is the regular reptisun one. But the linear bulb in it is a t8 5.0 so you’re saying I need the t8 10.0 instead of that one?

Yes

 

[Beman]

I went to find out the exact fixture I have which is this one. It just is the regular reptisun one. But the linear bulb in it is a t8 5.0 so you’re saying I need the t8 10.0 instead of that one?

Yes and distance to the closest branch below it would be 7 inches.