Heat bulbs on screen top

[Edwaldo23]

Hey Gang,

I had a question about lights on a screen top. Does anyone use a higher watt bulb when on top of a screen? I know you should with UVB as the screen can take away form the light, is it the same for heat bulbs? I heard a 60 watt would be fine ( and one came with my screen cage) but I find I have to use a 100 to keep basking to 85-90.

Thanks in advance,
Eddie

 

[nate1040]

There really isn't a "correct" wattage to use. Whatever bulb gets you to the correct basking temperature is the one you should use. I would alook try to keep the heating bulb off of the screen. Sometimes chameleons will cling to the screen top and burn themselves. I keep mine about 6-7 inches away just in case.

 

[nate1040]

*also (not alook)

 

[alphakenc]

I heard a 60 watt would be fine ( and one came with my screen cage) but I find I have to use a 100 to keep basking to 85-90.

It depending on what type of chameleon u keeping n ur current room temperature to determine on the wattage of ur basking bulbs.

 

[Edwaldo23]

Shes a young Veiled. Ill post a pic of earlier today.

 

[alphakenc]

Use a accurate temp gun and make that basking temp 85F,find the right wattage light bulb accordingly cause ur room temperature are a major factor also.

 

[Edwaldo23]

85 at basking, what about mid cage during the day? She sleeps at around 63-66.

 

[alphakenc]

Between 72To 80F what is ur room temperature?

 

[Edwaldo23]

My room temp atm is 66 degrees ands its 10:10pm. I live in Eastern Canada and its pretty chilly out but my living room where she is is a decent temp.

 

[alphakenc]

Now u got all the clue n fact,u should be easily find the right wattage heat bulb to make that temperature you desire.

 

[Edwaldo23]

I can get 85 its just with the screen top its from a 100w bulb and I dont wanna overheat her... I'm gonna go looking at temp guns tomorrow cause i;m not convinced with the "dongle" wired temp gauge the kit came with.

 

[alphakenc]

U got it.....its a start.....put the puzzle together,and u shall get ur right answer.

 

[Edwaldo23]

Thanks for the help, appreciate it.

 

[alphakenc]

You are more than welcome,also the distance between ur vine or stick basking spot can play a major role and safety on your precious cham,heat bulb are on top ur cage,but distance in between can be adjust accordingly