Putting Chameleons outside

[AReptile]

I know that some people do have their chameleons outside for a large majority of the year but for me I live in NY and the last few days it has been very nice out around 60 degrees in the day. Is that warm enough to put my veiled outside for a little while to get exposure to the sun or should I wait until the weather gets warmer?

 

[jamncristian]

is it windy? because if not you can let him outside with a heat lamp

 

[jeanjacket812]

I was wondering the same thing. I have had weather here in the upper 50's lower 60's with no wind that feels awesome.

 

[hallenhe]

If I can sit still comfortably without a jacket, I consider it warm enough for my chameleons (generally mid-fifties and above). The past few days it's been a bit windy after work for taking him all the way out, but I've sat with him in the shelter of the open door - unfiltered sunlight can come in, but he's mostly out of the wind.

 

[jamncristian]

the people that do leave them out for a majority of the year like LIZARDLOVER lives in warm areas with natural high humidity. i suggest watching how your cham reacts outside with the lamp

 

[draetish]

Here's what I would do. Go outside to the place you want to put the cham and sit there. If you feel it's too windy or cold than it probably is. Also you could block the wind with something and see if it's still too cold. They can handle temps in the low 70s but I think strong wind would not be good. As mentioned by jamncristian, you could also set up his basking light, but watch the wind chill. Natural UVB is best even if for 30 min a day.

 

[AReptile]

Well yea I probably would sit out there if i took the chameleon outside. Idk didn't feel too windy to me today when i went to class.

Edit: Just saw draetish's post as i finished mine thanks for the input!

 

[draetish]

Well yea I probably would sit out there if i took the chameleon outside. Idk didn't feel too windy to me today when i went to class. But if I were to go outside at 60 degrees i should bring the basking lamp anyway right?

Not really, you don't want to over-heat him. Keep in mind that they do turn dark colors to absorb the heat. Think about yourself wearing a dark shirt and how hot it would get in the direct sun.