Basking light question

[C0347]

I just purchased a year old veiled chameleon . The guy that I bought her from had her basking light on a timer for 12hours a day. Is this sufficient or should I leave the light on all the time? Thanks for any advice.

 

[pigglett79]

12 hrs is good. They should not have any lights at night as it disturbs their sleep. They also need drops in temp at night to slow their metabolism.

 

[C0347]

Thank you for the advice . I am new to chameleon keeping and have found this site very helpful . Thanks again . Chuck

 

[pigglett79]

This site provides a wealth of knowledge. Be sure to search and explore. Also look up the blogs written by jannb and sandrachameleon.......so much info your head will spin.

 

[carol5208]

I basically go with lights on at sun up and off at sun down. When it is dark outside then I turn the cage lights off. I have them on longer in the summer months when the days are longer and less in the winter when the days are shorter.