is this normal?

[chamlove]

I've noticed that my chameleon has been closing his eyes while he is basking. is this normal? or should i be concerned?

 

[RSGriff]

what kinds of bulbs are you using and what time of the day is it.

 

[Malicious]

What type of lighting are you using?

 

[SoCaliSon]

No it is not normal, and yes it is reason for concern.

You should fill out the survey so we can help...
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?


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.
* Current Problem - The current problem that you are concerned about.


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[chamlove]

I dont have time to fill that out right now but i will later but im using a reptisun 5.0 uvb bulb and im not sure what kind of heat bulb but im pretty sure its about 80 degres in the hottest spot. and its during the day when he is basking under the heat bulb.

 

[Syn]

I believe reptisun makes a compact bulb as well as the tube. Which are you using?

 

[chamlove]

the tube, I know that the compact causes problems for their eyes, i still dont have the time to fill out the questions, its finals week and am very busy, but i gutload my crickets with fluckers and I thought it might be a vitamin A deficiency. My chameleon is still young, he is about 4 or 5 months old and about as big as my pointer finger. he is in a screen cage about 18" by 18" by 24" i believe. i mist him about three times a day and put water in his home made dripper. and i feed him everyday as well.