markaswanston
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Hi all
When is the best time / age to start to increase the temperature within the viv?
When is the best time / age to start to increase the temperature within the viv?
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Carlton
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I'm not sure I understand...do you mean at what age of your chameleon? Time of day? What species are you talking about? If you haven't already, read the husbandry articles located under the Resources tab and see if you can rephrase your question a little. We can help you better that way, OK?
markaswanston
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Chameleon is 20 weeks old and is eating and drinking fine. He had a couple of shed, but over the last 2 days he been basking alot which is not normal for him. I was thinking is it time to increase the temp in the viv. Temperature currently is (basking) 80F.
I have noticed his colours are not as bright today, and he not eating today.
I have noticed his colours are not as bright today, and he not eating today.
Carlton
Chameleon Enthusiast
Was the room cooler than normal the night before? What's the temp in the ROOM? If it happened to be cooler than usual he may bask longer. As long as he's eating, drinking, active he may be fine. I would worry if he was never leaving the basking area, was sitting dark and quiet under the heat light, and not drinking/eating. His growth rate is starting to slow a bit and many veileds go through a duller browner color phase at about this age. You could tweak the basking spot temp up a few degrees to 85-90. Make sure he can adjust his own body temp by moving to nearby perches.
markaswanston
New Member
Thanks @Carlton
He eating little and drinking, he pooped this morning but still sitting longer than normal. The temperature of the room warmer at moment due to weather.
He active as when placing food in viv last night he "ran" came to me very quickly then ran away. I have noticed today more patterns of colour on him which he not shown before. I will see if increasing temp helps
He eating little and drinking, he pooped this morning but still sitting longer than normal. The temperature of the room warmer at moment due to weather.
He active as when placing food in viv last night he "ran" came to me very quickly then ran away. I have noticed today more patterns of colour on him which he not shown before. I will see if increasing temp helps
