sufficient temporary lighting?

[orlandi]

Hi,

I just got my first chameleon at the sacremento expo last weekend.

He's a young veiled, about 4 inches.

I've got a temp cage I built with screen and plant saucers as a bottom and top.
Currently have a jug with a hole and a hose sealed to it and a valve controlling the drip.
And the cage itself is sitting in a Rubbermaid with a hole antd another hose going to a bucket on the floor.
Also, just one ficus plant.

Anyways, onto my question. I'm going to order a light and fixture tonight.

I have been putting him. (Almost forgot, yes a male) outside at about 9 or 10 in the morning and bringing him back inside at about. 2:30 because I work at 3 pm. 2 days of the week he spends most of the day light outside.

Is this suffiecient until I receive my light. Or do I need to go buy one at a store ASAP?
Also, sense I am on the subject, I know most everyone seems to reccomend the reptile sun 5.0, but who here has had good experiences with mercury vapor bulbs and/or compact bulbs. Personal bad experiences with them would be appreciated as well.

Thanks

 

[CHScrusader]

You should be fine for a couple days.. I wouldn't procrastinate to much at getting lights , but yes for a couple days you shouldn't have any problem. Natural sunlight is just so GREAT for them and 4 or 5 hours a day is sufficient.

 

[carol5208]

what state do you live in? just curious about the temps at this time of year. so is he outside everyday or just 2 days? your post was a little confusing.

 

[orlandi]

Chscrusader-thank you

Carol5208- sorry, he is outside everyday. Just my two days off he does not have to come in as early. I live in California. It's about 90 where I live during the day.