New Set up for Chameleon... Any suggestions?

[Erica1884]

Transitioned to an 18x18x36 reptibreeze a few days ago from a small glass enclosure. Rico may still be getting adjusted but I feel like his color has been duller since moving into the screened cage, seems to also be a little less active. Temps are good. Went from a 75 watt to 100 watt for basking. did go up in the uvb light... Is there anything that I should be concerned about.... Can a cham have too much uvb? Also went from plastic to live plants... Noticing more frequent open mouth while basking... Just nervous I may be doing something wrong. Almost seems like he was happier in the small, glass enclosure.

 

[Andee]

Gaping usually means your temps are too high. How are you measuring your temps?

 

[KLowery88]

Besides checking the temps, it also takes some time for them to adjust. For him, the move is into a whole new territory that could be dangerous.

 

[Erica1884]

Gaping usually means your temps are too high. How are you measuring your temps?

I have a thermometer connected to the highest basking spot. It is 90. I guess I could take the 100watt out and see if behavior changes with the 75 watt in....

 

[Erica1884]

Besides checking the temps, it also takes some time for them to adjust. For him, the move is into a whole new territory that could be dangerous.

True. I will continue to keep an eye

 

[Andee]

I think a 75 watt would be better, even in my 2ftx2ftx4ft cage all I have is a 75 watt basking bulb. For my panther, unless you have a really cold house I would keep the 75 watt.

 

[FREDCO]

is it a caly chameleon ? Correct ?

 

[Erica1884]

I think a 75 watt would be better, even in my 2ftx2ftx4ft cage all I have is a 75 watt basking bulb. For my panther, unless you have a really cold house I would keep the 75 watt.

Okay good to know. changing it now. Thanks!

 

[Erica1884]

is it a caly chameleon ? Correct ?

A veiled Cham. About 8 months old