What temp should I keep house at in the winter?

[jacksonchamnew]

House was 70 yesterday morning. First cold front in Alabama. Male veil.

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

Short term, that should be fine. According to the care sheet for veileds in the Resources section:

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)

Ambient temperature refers to the temperature near the bottom of the cage and basking temperature refers to the hottest point accessible to your chameleon. Basking is where a chameleon absorbs heat from an external overhead source to help regulate their body temperature; it also promotes proper digestion and a healthy metabolism. Nighttime temperatures can safely drop down to 50F (10C) so a night heat source should not be used unless temperatures are lower than this. If night heat is needed a ceramic heat emitter or space heater should be used, not a light bulb, even red or black bulbs.

Your basking light should take care of any daytime temperature deficit.

 

[jacksonchamnew]

OK he just knocked down the probe to measure his basking temp. Is it measured at top of his back?

 

[jacksonchamnew]

Short term, that should be fine. According to the care sheet for veileds in the Resources section:


Your basking light should take care of any daytime temperature deficit.

Ok my basking is 91

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

My plan is to offer a temperature gradient by mounting the basking lamp at an angle, and give the little fellow his choice of what temps he wants to bask at. I did this with my beardie and it worked out quite well—sometimes he likes it a little warmer, and sometimes a little less.