How far away to place lights?

[SarahcoadunatioZac]

I upgraded to a 2 1/2 X 4 X 6 cage, and I'm trying to figure out how to place the lights on the inside of the cage (As he can apparently slip out of the top, but only does this to get closer to the lights.) Since I moved them inside he hasn't attempted to escape, but I'm afraid of thermal burns. I read that you need to keep the UVB light within 6'' of the basking spot, and his light hangs within 4'' but off to the side of the basking spot its a 60watt bulb.

 

[camimom]

I wouldnt place the lights inside the cage, as it will lead to burns.

just because he hasnt touched it yet, doesnt mean he wont.

if he keeps escaping, fix it so he cant, clearly something is wrong with the cage if he keeps getting out.

 

[nightanole]

If the light has a hood he will get burned if he touches it. As for the 6" rule, thats the closest, he can get not the farthest. As far as escaping, find something the size of the chameleon and plug the hole, it shouldnt be there to begin with.

 

[SarahcoadunatioZac]

if he keeps escaping, fix it so he cant, clearly something is wrong with the cage if he keeps getting out.

Well yes, that's obvious now isn't it? Thanks for the first part though.

If the light has a hood he will get burned if he touches it. As for the 6" rule, thats the closest, he can get not the farthest. As far as escaping, find something the size of the chameleon and plug the hole, it shouldnt be there to begin with.

Oh okay, makes more sense. The stuff on top is likely going to melt with the heat bulb on it so need to figure out that one too. Happen to know the farthest for uvb to penetrate?

Also, odd question but do you think wood would catch fire if its touching a 60 watt heat lamp?

Problem was we ran out of screening, bought more, for some reason this screening has longer holes then others, he can slip his veil through with enough effort. Frustrating to say the least.

 

[azgnoinc]

How far UVB will penetrate depends on the strength of the bulb being used.
As for wood burning when touching a 60W bulb- the answer is yes- over time the constant heat of wood actually touching the bulb itself will cause it to dry out, then smolder, then burn - BUT - if you mean the hood of a lamp with a 60W bulb in it- the answer is no- it will not catch fire. I have used wood to create the ideal height for a hood to sit on for the temps to be right in the temp range versus proximity to the light.
The further away from the bulb, the cooler the temps of the hood get.

 

[SarahcoadunatioZac]

How far UVB will penetrate depends on the strength of the bulb being used.
As for wood burning when touching a 60W bulb- the answer is yes- over time the constant heat of wood actually touching the bulb itself will cause it to dry out, then smolder, then burn - BUT - if you mean the hood of a lamp with a 60W bulb in it- the answer is no- it will not catch fire. I have used wood to create the ideal height for a hood to sit on for the temps to be right in the temp range versus proximity to the light.
The further away from the bulb, the cooler the temps of the hood get.

Oh okay. Thank you