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May add 1 more in the top at some point.Nice but you need way more plants.
Ok so before I proceed do you want additional feedback?There are over 16 ft of reptile branches in the cage. The uvb is a 10.0 which is housed in the double fixture with the heat bulb.
I’m assuming you’re going to tell me why you think my lights are wrong lolOk so before I proceed do you want additional feedback?
It is not that they are wrong... They just are not correct for a Chameleon. Would you like more info?I’m assuming you’re going to tell me why you think my lights are wrong lol
Sure but I have been told that this is exactly right by several others and it seems to be working just fine.It is not that they are wrong... They just are not correct for a Chameleon. Would you like more info?
Ok so.... While this light can be effective for other species of reptiles that are in a shallow enclosure it is not effective for a Chameleon. Reasons are... The cham literally has to be sitting directly below the fixture within about 7 inches... The uvb light ends with these bulbs by 8 inches below them. What we see as light going down say 18 inches is not the uvb light it is just the visible light from the bulb. Having to be so close then puts the cham also at high risk for a thermal burn. Where the concern is.... chams can develop MBD when they do not have the proper UVB lighting.Sure but I have been told that this is exactly right by several others and it seems to be working just fine.
Where he is sitting in that image right now he is not getting any UVB thoughHe is a male. I use zip ties. My bulb is rated for 9 inches which his basking areas meet.l at least three of the vines are located below the uvb light at 6-8 inches.
He doesn’t sit there all day..... in nature chameleons are in trees and out of direct light for parts of the day. They hide.Where he is sitting in that image right now he is not getting any UVB though
He doesn’t sit there all day..... in nature chameleons are in trees and out of direct light for parts of the day. They hide.
I'm aware.. but you're saying your UVB is fine because of where your basking branches are, but the only spot in your cage that is within the UVB is where your 2 vines meet. That is the ONLY spot in your cage where he will get any UVB at all. He should not be confined to that one spot for his health.He doesn’t sit there all day..... in nature chameleons are in trees and out of direct light for parts of the day. They hide.
i agree, my baby was raised for 4 months on that light setup and she got bowed legs. The best light imo would be t5ho. Its pricey but worth it. Try amazon or Joshs frogsShade does not remove all traces of UVB. The light you are using will give your chameleon MBD
I must say, the structure looks very cute!We built our cage. Sides and top are aluminum mesh and the back walls against the wall are plexiglass. The door is real glass.