Infont of a window?

skully23

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I moved my veiled infront of my window and someone mentioned that its more of a risk of fungal and respiratory infection.

I was wondering how this is so.
If I have thick black curtains would that change the risk?
Whats the odds of the risk?

Will I be ok leaving Charlie there infront of the window?
 
I think it's going to depend on your location and how good the window is. If it gets really cold and the window leaks...well, that would be bad.
 
There is nothing wrong with it. Explain the set up and is the sun shining through the window? It's been raining and really humid here and I have the windows open for the natural humidity. I don't really like it, but it's good for Rocko.
 
my dad used to have 2 iguannas... he asked my mom to put their cage infront of the window for an hour... she forgot, they were there the whole day and the window magnified the sunlight and fried both of them... maybe it was a once in a life time mishap... but it happened... id personally be too scared to do it. just my opinion... i know chams and iguannas are different, but chams are more sensitive so id be extra cautious especially when the weather warms up and the sun is out brighter and hotter
 
I'd say it depends on a few factors, like where you live, what time of year it is, and of course which side of the house your window is on. Chams need to be able to regulate their body temperature and if the entire cage is in the sun they may not have a place to go to cool down. I think it's better to make sure that only part of the cage is in the sun at any one time, but never the whole cage. They always need to have a temp gradient so they can cool off or warm up as they need to.
 
PTV, my husband fried some anoles when he was young so was very concerned when I put the chameleons outside one bright day.... It's vitally important that one consider the weather, the condition of the building and the set up of the cage.
 
I'd say it depends on a few factors, like where you live, what time of year it is, and of course which side of the house your window is on. Chams need to be able to regulate their body temperature and if the entire cage is in the sun they may not have a place to go to cool down. I think it's better to make sure that only part of the cage is in the sun at any one time, but never the whole cage. They always need to have a temp gradient so they can cool off or warm up as they need to.

I live in Indiana area of Fort Wayne out in the country. Its spring and its been warming up. The window is on the back side of my house and I can find the directions later. That window gets most of the bright sun in the morning then it moves around the house so it wont be so intense through out the day for him.

Half the cage on the back side is covered with a cape like thing to help humidity. So only some sun would get to the top of the cage where he basks. The window doesn't leak and I won't have it open unless its really nice out and he is able to get natural rays. My whole point of doing this was to get him a brighter cage and some natural light during summer. I figured this was less harm than putting them outside.
 
I also have the curtains on the window open to only his bask area and the rest is shut. So A few inch gap will allow sun to get to his bask area
 
ri & window basking

the problem comes from, they sit in a warm, humid, cage, thats normal to them, and then they get cold, often dry air, from the window, thats real unatural for them, chams are cold blooded and dont deal well with rapid or unstable temp changes. so in the summer, when outside temps meet or exceed the inside/cage temps, then it shouldnt be an issue. uvb does not go through glass very well, so, if it has to shine through the glass, dont assume that he is getting uvb from being in the sun. in order for him to get any uvb benefit out of it, the window has to be open. jmo
 
I live in Indiana area of Fort Wayne out in the country. Its spring and its been warming up. The window is on the back side of my house and I can find the directions later. That window gets most of the bright sun in the morning then it moves around the house so it wont be so intense through out the day for him.

Half the cage on the back side is covered with a cape like thing to help humidity. So only some sun would get to the top of the cage where he basks. The window doesn't leak and I won't have it open unless its really nice out and he is able to get natural rays. My whole point of doing this was to get him a brighter cage and some natural light during summer. I figured this was less harm than putting them outside.

I think you're okay, just consider everyone's opinion and use common sense.
 
Skully said...."someone mentioned that its more of a risk of fungal and respiratory infection"...if there is a cold draft/chilly air coming from the window because you live in a cold area it does increase the risks of both infections.
 
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