Rudis's whole body turns black

[Ocelot357]

If my rudis's body turns completely black when basking, Is that a bad sign of too much heat?

 

[Kat77]

Chameleons naturally darken when they are basking, the dark color helps them to absorb the heat. I wouldn't worry!
What was the temp in your basking spot again?

 

[Ocelot357]

Chameleons naturally darken when they are basking, the dark color helps them to absorb the heat. I wouldn't worry!
What was the temp in your basking spot again?

I think its too hot for him, It gets to about 88-90, And with the basking light off it stays at about 78-80.Damn looks like i dont even need a basking light.

 

[mczoo]

your temperatures do seem too hot but turning dark usually is caused by attempting to absorb more heat. most reptiles do this

be sure your temperatures are accurate and that your rudis has a cooler area to hang out when needed low 70's.

opening the mouth is more often found when temps are too high

Sean

 

[Ocelot357]

your temperatures do seem too hot but turning dark usually is caused by attempting to absorb more heat. most reptiles do this

be sure your temperatures are accurate and that your rudis has a cooler area to hang out when needed low 70's.

opening the mouth is more often found when temps are too high

Sean

Im getting the readings from the thermo so im sure im accurate.I dont want to burn the little guy, I guess i'll just raise the light a bit higher so it wont have that much of an effect.

 

[mczoo]

how tall is your cage?

maybe a smaller wat bulb would be better


Sean

 

[Ocelot357]

how tall is your cage?

maybe a smaller wat bulb would be better


Sean

15 inches tall.