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[SoberParrots]

If white stuff comes out of my chameleons nose, does that mean the bulb is way too hot?

I recently got a arcadia 75 watt bulb for my veiled chameleon who didn’t seem to enjoy regular household bulbs. He’s been LOVING the new bulb and has been bright and way more active, today I noticed some white stuff out of the nose. Is this a sign of overheating?

 

[ERKleRose]

Could it be "snalt" (salt deposits that come out of the nostrils)?

 

[CasqueAbove]

They call it snalt it is normal.


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[SoberParrots]

Could it be "snalt" (salt deposits that come out of the nostrils)?

I just did a bit more digging and yes it is snalt haha

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

If white stuff comes out of my chameleons nose, does that mean the bulb is way too hot?

I guess my question is, what is the bulb doing up his nose?

I was going to suggest snalt as well.

Is this the bulb?

I use 75W incandescent and halogen floods for basking lamps; same lamp can usually be gotten for half the price or less from big-box stores or the River (in South America).

I recently got a arcadia 75 watt bulb for my veiled chameleon who didn’t seem to enjoy regular household bulbs. He’s been LOVING the new bulb and has been bright and way more active

IDK why it would affect colors. UVB has been shown to be more effective in bringing out faded colors, but with some chameleons, it's also a cyclical thing. Both can be found in the archives.
https://www.chameleonforums.com/search/1549640/?q=faded+colors&c[title_only]=1&o=relevance

It could be coincidental.

 

[SoberParrots]

I guess my question is, what is the bulb doing up his nose?

I was going to suggest snalt as well.

Is this the bulb?
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I use 75W incandescent and halogen floods for basking lamps; same lamp can usually be gotten for half the price or less from big-box stores or the River (in South America).


IDK why it would affect colors. UVB has been shown to be more effective in bringing out faded colors, but with some chameleons, it's also a cyclical thing. Both can be found in the archives.
https://www.chameleonforums.com/search/1549640/?q=faded+colors&c[title_only]=1&o=relevance

It could be coincidental.

Haha I figured it out after some reasearch, healthy snalt har-har