Keeping the temp.

[hailthevillain]

I just got my very first chameleon today, and I want to make sure she is going to be comfortable. I'm using a 2X2X4' reptibreeze cage with the mesh screen, but I don't know if my heat lamps are warming it up enough for her. She is a veiled chameleon.

 

[jannb]

Welcome to the forums and congrats on your new cham. How old is your cham? You might find my blog for new keepers helpful.
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blo...-keepers-young-veiled-panther-chameleons.html

 

[jojackson]

Do you have a reliable thermometer? Have you measured the temp under the light (at the nearest branch or vine) and also elsewhere in the cage?
How old, or rather, how big is your lizard?
Can you cut n paste your answers to these questions please? This will allow us to put your mind at ease that your lizard is ok.

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.

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?

Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about.


Pictures are helpful