Time out of cage

[Nicholashubbs410]

I know that my Chamaeleon needs UVB light to survive. How long can you be out of his cage before he needs to be back in his light?

 

[Brodybreaux25]

As long as you’re not talking about days at a time you’re fine

 

[JacksJill]

An hour here or there is no big deal if you have good lighting. If you have a compact fluorescent bulbs then you should probably keep it too a minimum or take him outside with you for some real UVB. Don't let him overheat outside.

 

[Nicholashubbs410]

I brought him outside for about an hour this morning to climb in the tree. He came back inside and wanted out again. So now he is climbing on my philodendron and peering out over the city lol. I was just wondering if he’s had too much for one day.

 

[JacksJill]

The boost from an hour of outdoor sunlight will easily cover him for any time he spends out of his cage the next few of days. They cannot absorb too much UVB but overheating is a risk.