Is this ok

[grccola]

I just got my pather 2 days ago and he likes to crawl on the roof of the cage but twice I seen him go under the heat lamp where it is very very hot and it looks like it was to hot for him and let go after a few seconds thank god he only fell about 5 inches where he landed on some plants . How do I stop rhis so he does not hurt himself

 

[rshewfel]

You need to raise the light up so the heat is not so intense. I don't keep panthers but I'm pretty sure it needs to be a max of about 90-95 were he can bask. Buy a thermometer and adjust the light until you get the temp right.

 

[rshewfel]

I just looked up the panther care sheet it seams they recommend a lower basking temp than what I said. I would definitely prevent you chameleon from getting that hot. You probably need to make sure he is well hydrated.

https://www.chameleonforums.com/care/caresheets/panther/

 

[grccola]

The temp in tha nasking area is fine it just the metal sceen that getting super hot because it retains heat

 

[NHenn]

Raise the light off the screen if you have it laying against it. If the basking spot gets too cold at that point I recommend raise the basking branch high to achieve the correct temperature.

 

[grccola]

I raised the light and the branch

 

[qdude46]

Your cage does look a little empty, add a schefflera or ficus because that could also save him from falling, raises humidity, and look great.