PascalTheChamelon123
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So I recently ordered a th50 tube light it’s coming later to keep my chamleon uvb up while it’s shipping her can I put her enclosure outside
Chamleon enclosure outside
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Marcoa1988
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I always thought about an enclosure for outside. I live in florida so its not to bad here weather wise. I was more concerned about parasites and ants possibly getting inside the enlosure. I built my enclosure when my guy got too big for his other enclosure. Its sealed up good but still a screened enclosure
PascalTheChamelon123
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It very humid at night at around 80 to 90 in daytime
Marcoa1988
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What about during the day time?
Marcoa1988
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Also what species of cham do you have?
PascalTheChamelon123
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Day 80 to 90 night 60 to 75
PascalTheChamelon123
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I have veiled
Marcoa1988
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I think 90 is a bit on the high end. Mine stays at about 50 to 70. I would def make sure to keep a close eye during the evening time. Monitor outside temp. Fortunately with mine i dont have to have any extra heat in the evening. I also have all live plants.
Marcoa1988
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Marcoa1988
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Thats my veiled setup the pothos keep the humidity perfect
PascalTheChamelon123
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No th50
Marcoa1988
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My apologies i misread what you originally posted? you only want to keep your cham outside until the th50 arrives.
PascalTheChamelon123
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Can i
Marcoa1988
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As long as its hot enough outside and it doesnt get to cool out there should be fine. I believe the night time temp shouldnt get any lower the 60. Make sure he has enough sunlight to bask and obviously the humidity
Connorology
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If you're at all unsure about it, I might skip it. Or consider taking her out for a few hours (2-4) in the morning before it gets hot. Ambient temperatures are sort of weird - the forecast can say 60 and it can feel like 100 in full sun, and surfaces might even heat up that hot if they are dark. Full sun in 90 degree weather could be lethal if there's no way to escape. I've been taking my panther out for a few hours every morning when the weather is nice, but I've been monitoring him and his surfaces with a temp gun and it can heat up quickly even in dappled sunlight (admittedly California is in a heatwave that's breaking records for April).
Basically, I think you probably could temporarily house your chameleon outside with those temperatures, but there's more to it than just setting the cage outside, and I think you could do more damage than good if you pick the wrong spot. If you're at home and locked down I would just take her out for a few hours in the morning (making sure she can take cover from the sun at all times if she chooses) and bring her back in when it starts to heat up.
Basically, I think you probably could temporarily house your chameleon outside with those temperatures, but there's more to it than just setting the cage outside, and I think you could do more damage than good if you pick the wrong spot. If you're at home and locked down I would just take her out for a few hours in the morning (making sure she can take cover from the sun at all times if she chooses) and bring her back in when it starts to heat up.
PascalTheChamelon123
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Ever time I try taking her out she goes away are bond is getting better she lets me touch her beard and doesn’t get angry how do I get her put without he toeing that’s
AmandaS
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Do you have a t5ho? You should elevate your enclosure so it is higher up. That will help your chameleon to feel safer.
Marcoa1988
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Completely agree. I didnt realize it was temporary. Too many different factors. I do the same with mine i bring him outside for a little bit but thats it
PascalTheChamelon123
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Because my th50 bulb is coming in 2 weeks so can I keep her out until then
