UVB?

[Fiona's Mom]

Can a chameleon get UVB outside on a cloudy day? I have Lil Louie outside free ranging under careful observation...but I was wondering if he is getting any UVB since it clouded over?

 

[Chameleophlaged]

Most definitely YES.

 

[JacksJill]

True, clouds don't entirely block UVB.

 

[Fiona's Mom]

True, clouds don't entirely block UVB.

Thank you...he is only a little over 2 months old and I wanted him to get some natural...then came the clouds.

 

[jannb]

I have a UV meter and they get plenty of UV in the shade. It’s probably to hot for a baby in the direct sun anyway.

 

[Fiona's Mom]

I have a UV meter and they get plenty of UV in the shade. It’s probably to hot for a baby in the direct sun anyway.

I have an over abundance of fruit flies so I missed a braided hibiscus I have on a table and the dumped a bunch of fruit flies on it and he has been enjoying his feast. Pictures to come later. The plant shades him quite a bit too.

 

[nightanole]

https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/is-uvb-10-harmful.128206/#post-1121612