Got my first Vieled chameleon! Question

[clairebear]

Hi I brought my little veiled man home on Sunday, ive named him peetree, I am happy and have had moments of excitement but as he is my first chameleon and reptile Im mainly stressing like a first time mum, he seems to be acting normally but the only thing that is concerning me is so far he hasn't really left the top of his cage he just moves around up there to different sides.
Does this mean its too cold in the middle and bottom parts of the enclosure?
I have been taking temps but the enclosure is so big and screened that im concerned the middle bottom half of the enclosure isnt getting to the right temps? ive got a 75 watt bulb, do i maybe need a hotter bulb? but then wont the basking spot be too hot? he is 4 months old.
Near the top directly under basking spot is 30c a bit lower where he usually sits is 25/25c the very bottom is 18c then middle is 21/22, the temperatures range around the enclosure?

 

[ApocalypseUK]

Hey welcome you and your chameleon to the forums. But your best option would be to copy and paste these questions below and answer them with as much detail as you can. This way you can get all the perfect advice needed for yourself and for your chameleon.

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.

 

[clairebear]

Hey welcome you and your chameleon to the forums. But your best option would be to copy and paste these questions below and answer them with as much detail as you can. This way you can get all the perfect advice needed for yourself and for your chameleon.

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.

thanks but he is now moving more about the different levels of his enclosure i think he was just settling in as i have only had him since sunday

 

[Veiled chameleons121]

He is moving up and down because when he wants to cool down he goes down , and when he's cold he goes up to bask

 

[clairebear]

He is moving up and down because when he wants to cool down he goes down , and when he's cold he goes up to bask

lol i know why hes moving around i posted originally because he wasn't moving around

 

[NHenn]

Glad he is settling in. Feel free to post pictures of him as well as your setup. Since this is your first chameleon, you might gain a lot of knowledge from others critiquing your setup.