Basking light placement

[JohnR]

So I'm just about complete in setting up the cage. But wanted to check to make sure that I have it set up properly.

According to Todd, he said to place the basking light in front and the UVB in back. But I wonder if the basking light is too close to the UVB light? I don't want to cause it to overheat.

it's a 50W bulb

 

[JohnR]

And where is the best place for the hygrometer to measure humidity?

 

[jpowell86]

Your setup is looking good. I would trust Todd's judgment on light placement. I personally believe in setting up separate areas for each light so the chameleon can make their own decision as to what they need and when. IMO, I would add about three times the amount of horizontal perches in the enclosure. This will reduce your worry of heat exhaustion by allowing more opportunity for proper thermoregulation.

I always find that the best reading for a hygrometer is when the probe is placed centrally in the enclosure. In screen enclosures, too close to the bottom will give you a high reading that doesn't reflect an appropriate humidity for the enclosure and too close to the top will give you a low reading due to the heat of the bulbs.

What species are you housing in this enclosure?

Looking good!

 

[JohnR]

Thanks. I do plan on adding branches and a ladder, just haven't gotten around to it yet. I'm getting a male ambilobe panther that should arrive Tuesday.

Here's his picture:

 

[jpowell86]

Awesome looking little guy! Congrats!

 

[JohnR]

Thanks!

 

[Carlton]

I wouldn't worry too much about the UV fixture as long as there is a bit of space between the basking bulb dome and the plastic fixture housing. The dome helps dissipate the heat on its own.

 

[mvad]

Set up looks good. I'd add some horizontal branches and vines to give the chameleon plenty of options for basking.

 

[JohnR]

Set up looks good. I'd add some horizontal branches and vines to give the chameleon plenty of options for basking.

Yup, those are being installed today