Veiled Chameleon Temp

[drmdrm25]

So I've been looking around every where about what a veiled chameleon cage temperature should be at, and I keep finding tons of different answers. So what temperature should the basking spot be? And what spot should the middle of the cage be at?

 

[Olimpia]

Here's the veiled chameleon caresheet for the forum: https://www.chameleonforums.com/care/caresheets/veiled/

As you can see, it varies depending on sex and age. Ambient is what you want the middle and bottom of the cage to be, with a gradient from warmer to cooler as you move downwards.

Temperature:
Baby/juvenile (<9 months): ambient 72-80F (22-26C), basking 85F (29C)
Adult males: ambient 75-80F (23-26C), basking 90-95F (32-35C)
Adult females: ambient 75-80F (23-26C), basking 85F (29C)

 

[winterbones]

Also, make sure to drop the temp by 10F at night time
Try getting a digital thermometer as well, as the small plastic dial ones pet stores sell aren't accurate.

 

[drmdrm25]

Here's the veiled chameleon caresheet for the forum: https://www.chameleonforums.com/care/caresheets/veiled/

As you can see, it varies depending on sex and age. Ambient is what you want the middle and bottom of the cage to be, with a gradient from warmer to cooler as you move downwards.

I'm getting a 5 month old veiled male. Basking Is at 91 and middle of the cage is at 75. So is basking to hot?

 

[Olimpia]

Yes, a bit. At least for the time being. Maybe move the lamp up a few inches or try the next wattage down and see if that leaves you closer to 85ish.

 

[drmdrm25]

Yes, a bit. At least for the time being. Maybe move the lamp up a few inches or try the next wattage down and see if that leaves you closer to 85ish.

Is 73 to 75 a good temperature for the middle of the cage?

 

[Olimpia]

Yes, that's perfect!