Is my branch too close to the UVB light?

[PaulyMac10]

Hi, I recently got a veiled chameleon, I have my cage setup but I'm not sure if my branch is too close to the light? He sits there a lot and I wasn't sure if I should lower it? Also his eyes look a little off to me but I'm not sure.

 

[funnyCAT140]

I would lower them. You need way more plants in there, he could get really stressed if there's no where to hide. Walmart and Home Depot have cheap plants. I would go get a schefflera to put in there.

 

[nightanole]

if its a reptisun 5.0, its kinda worthless after afoot
If its a reptisun 10.0, its kinda worthless after 18"

You can have the cham as close as you want to cfl/T8 bulbs.

As yes that cage is way too spartan.

 

[PaulyMac10]

I would lower them. You need way more plants in there, he could get really stressed if there's no where to hide. Walmart and Home Depot have cheap plants. I would go get a schefflera to put in there.

I have more foliage below those branches in the pictures.

 

[funnyCAT140]

I have more foliage below those branches in the pictures.

Can u post a pic of the whole cage? Chameleons like to sit up high, so I think a taller schefflera would really help him feel more secure.

 

[Chamaniac]

What is the temperature at the spot where he is sitting? Also agree that he needs more plants up high. Sure is a cute little guy!

 

[PaulyMac10]

I rearranged the leaves a little but here is how it is setup right now. The temperature where he sits is 90.4°F. I just measured it.

 

[addicks]

I rearranged the leaves a little but here is how it is setup right now. The temperature where he sits is 90.4°F. I just measured it.

IMO. you need more horizontal branches in your set up