Uvb light at night

[nelly224]

Should i turn the uvb light off at night for my chameleon? I have the night basking light and heat pad on the side for warmth.

 

[fluxlizard]

No light at night. Light prevents deep rest (for humans also, by the way- night lights aren't good for us- even a little light is not good for optimal sleep).

Also no heat at night of any kind. Veileds can easily go down to 50 at night- I let them go into the low 40s even with no problems. New hatched babies down to 50 is not a problem. Reduced temperatures lower the metabolism and provide a deeper rest state.

 

[nelly224]

Ok , will do, thank you!

 

[SMCNARY]

Should i turn the uvb light off at night for my chameleon? I have the night basking light and heat pad on the side for warmth.

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[Venutus1]

No light at night. Light prevents deep rest (for humans also, by the way- night lights aren't good for us- even a little light is not good for optimal sleep).

Also no heat at night of any kind. Veileds can easily go down to 50 at night- I let them go into the low 40s even with no problems. New hatched babies down to 50 is not a problem. Reduced temperatures lower the metabolism and provide a deeper rest state.

so true so true.