My chameleon hangs directly under my heat light

[TRMHAAS]

I just got my first Juvenile Veiled chameleon and he repeatedly attempts to climb to the celeing of the enclosure and sit directly underneath the heat lamp.
- does this mean i need a higher wattage?
- will my chameleon notice the heat and move away?
- should I hang the lamp instead of sitting it on the top?

 

[kinyonga]

What's the temperature right under the light?
The. Rest of the cage?

 

[TRMHAAS]

What's the temperature right under the light?
The. Rest of the cage?

Directly underneath where he likes to climb to is ~95, the middle is ~80 and the bottom is ~ 70. there are plenty of shady areas and a basking area about 7 inches from the light. It’s a 50 watt light

 

[kinyonga]

Well...the temperatures definitely aren't too cool....so I don't know why he's doing it. The temperatures are actually too high IMHO...for a baby low 80'sF should be good near the light.

Please post a photo of the whole cage.

 

[TRMHAAS]

Well...the temperatures definitely aren't too cool....so I don't know why he's doing it. The temperatures are actually too high IMHO...for a baby low 80'sF should be good near the light.

Please post a photo of the whole cage.