Heat Lamp?

[ssuttondt]

I have a 50w Zilla bulb that I use as a heat lamp. After it has been on several hours 3-4, my chameleon gets brown and green stripes and starts climbing on the screen.

I usually turn it off around then, and he seems to relax and turn normal colors. I think he is too hot. Am I right? Is it okay to turn it off? I still have the UVB light on, and the house is not chilly.

 

[Hoj]

Yes you can turn it on and off but you may be better to try and find a temp/bulb that keeps him comfortable and not overheating without having to turn it on and off Possibly try raising the light.