Housing panther chameleon outdoors in Miami

Slinkyspanthers

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Hello chameleon forums members.
I have a trio of adult panthers housed outside. I see that the weather calls for a few days of consistent rain. My question is how long can the chams sit outside in the rain before it becomes too much for them? I dont have any extra cages so I would need to buy cage to put them inside. I see the forcast calls for 3 days of rain with no sun in between showers.
 
As long as temps are within range. I would make sure they have a place to evade the rain. Like put a piece of wood over half of the cage. Maybe some sort of plastic like a shower curtain.

they will be fine other than that. If you are going to experience high winds be sure the cages are secure.
 
I'm just 3 hours north of you and mine will live outside for days-weeks at a time, through rain or shine. And when I visit my parents in Miami, they go outside as well, since my mom is not a fan of them. I think it looks like it's going to be warm enough for them, like right now it's drizzling but it's still nice and warm outside (I have a panther outside as we speak.) Do like Ataraxia suggested and make sure they have access to dry areas in the cage but I think it should be fine.
 
Thanks guys. Its reassuring to know they will be fine. I just got eggs from this trio. They are loving the outdoors, everything about the sunny south florida. Sun bathing is something I was concerned about at first but ive seen how they utilize every single branch and shade at different times of the day. Its awsome to see them fire up when you pass by their cages with their food in hand, they actualy come right up to the front to hand feed.
 
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