Just bought a chameleon and need tips

[Rango1322]

I just bought a baby veiled chameleon and I was wondering if it's ok to leave his temp at night around 90......if there's anything I should know or watch out for can u please let me know thanks

 

[twatts704]

I just bought a baby veiled chameleon and I was wondering if it's ok to leave his temp at night around 90......if there's anything I should know or watch out for can u please let me know thanks

How old is he and are you leaving the light on at night? If you are you should cycle the lights for only day time and go off at night. They are not nocturnal and need their sleep to keep healthy.

 

[laurie]

Not only it is not ok to have it 90 at night, if it is a baby 90 is too hot during the day. Day time 80 max of 84, night time a temp drop is really good for them. I would try to drop the temp to 65 to 70.

You could fill out this form and we can take a look at what you are planning, and offer ideas.

https://www.chameleonforums.com/how-ask-help-66/

 

[Rango1322]

Ok thanks and he's 3 weeks old

 

[maxttu]

Ok thanks and he's 3 weeks old

Wow! 3wks old? He probably won't need any heat. Room temps and UVB would be my guess?