Power Outtage

[Jeyrah]

So my family had a severe thunderstorm that cut the power since 10 pm last night. I have no idea how long it'll be out. How long can a 4-5 month old panther live for without an uvb and heat lamp? thankfully my house is a sauna at 75°F and the cage is maintaining a 68% humidity. I just need to know when it'll be an emergency to get a generator for the cage. I have to two very young children I gotta prioritize and I may have to stay at a hotel tonight until the power comes back on.

 

[Lpsouth1978]

It should be fine for a while. It takes time for there to be damage from lack of UVB, like weeks for a young chameleon. As for basking, as long as temps are not too low he will be fine. His appetite may be lower with lower temps, but he should be fine otherwise.

 

[Beman]

So my family had a severe thunderstorm that cut the power since 10 pm last night. I have no idea how long it'll be out. How long can a 4-5 month old panther live for without an uvb and heat lamp? thankfully my house is a sauna at 75°F and the cage is maintaining a 68% humidity. I just need to know when it'll be an emergency to get a generator for the cage. I have to two very young children I gotta prioritize and I may have to stay at a hotel tonight until the power comes back on.

In my experience he will be good for a few days. Since your temps are not dropping low no real worry. Just make sure your still misting the enclosure as usual. Open curtains to let light in. If it is darker in the room he may just stay in his sleeping spot. Once power comes back on it may take a day for him to cycle on to his usual schedule.

 

[Jeyrah]

It should be fine for a while. It takes time for there to be damage from lack of UVB, like weeks for a young chameleon. As for basking, as long as temps are not too low he will be fine. His appetite may be lower with lower temps, but he should be fine otherwise.

phew... okeh. He just happily ate a big hornworm and 5 big bsfl, and I left him a few more with waxworms while we are at the hotel... Im hoping that'll suffice until im back tomorrow to check on him.

 

[Jeyrah]

In my experience he will be good for a few days. Since your temps are not dropping low no real worry. Just make sure your still misting the enclosure as usual. Open curtains to let light in. If it is darker in the room he may just stay in his sleeping spot. Once power comes back on it may take a day for him to cycle on to his usual schedule.

Thank you for reminding me, making my husband drive back to the house later today to mist the cage.

 

[PabloTheCham]

I'm sure in the wild there are periods where there is no sun. He will be fine.

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

Thank you for reminding me, making my husband drive back to the house later today to mist the cage.

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