Simple Bulb question?

[Jeffw]

For a baby 3-4" veil chameleon, what different bulbs should I use?


So far I have the Zoo Med 18" Repti Sun 5.0 UVB Bulb.

1. What other ones do I need?

AND

2. What should I switch too as the veil gets older?

 

[Chamifornia]

Just a basking bulb

 

[alexbrock]

For a baby 3-4" veil chameleon, what different bulbs should I use?


So far I have the Zoo Med 18" Repti Sun 5.0 UVB Bulb.

1. What other ones do I need?

AND

2. What should I switch too as the veil gets older?

you need a temperature gage. that is the only way of knowing what basking light you will need. for little guys, you dont need much heat. 3-4 inches im assuming is about 2-3 months old. a regular 50 or 60 watt, appropriately placed should be ok. but again it all depends on what kind of heat the bulb will create.

 

[mbondy]

Is it the tube UVB? I believe you have to replace it about 8 every months for a repti sun and every 6 months for a repti glo...then you need a basking light. A 40-60 watt will work, depends on your house temps. I've a 60 watt which keeps temps in the low 80s. You will only need to change the basking light as your cham gets older and you can raise the basking temp

 

[Jeffw]

okay thanks