My New Setup, Checking Temps.

[Dnectrum]

My Setup!

Chameleon: 5 Month Old Veiled (Have Yet To Purchase)
Cage: I have a 2x2x4' DIYCAGE
Plant: Gold Capella
Lighting: Reptisun 5.0 18" Bulb, 75W house bulb
Foilage: Not put in yet, Still adding another plant (Hibiscus)






Ok, So basically this is the simplest of cage setups however this is NOT near what I intend the cage to look like when I get the chameleon, I will have a drainage system set up in about an hour once I have the necessary tools to complete it, however, right now I am running tests as far as humidity/temperatures go at different points of the cage.

-My Test Results-

100W Basking Spot Bulb + AC + No Misting
High End - 91
Low End - 73/75
Humidity - 53%
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75W Household Bulb + AC + No Misting
High End - 83
Low End - 73/75
Humidity - 51%
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100W Basking Spot Bulb + AC + Misting
High End -
Low End -
Humidity - 67%
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75W Basking Spot Bulb + AC + Misting
High End - 83
Low End - 73/75
Humidity - 64%

The Lighting is about 1 1/2 Feet from where I intend the basking spot to be so he should not be close enough to get burned if his thermoregulation isn't so great at this stage.

NOTE: On a side note, I am considering buying a 75W Basking Spot Bulb, Maybe the focused beam will raise the temperature slightly in 1 spot to that of a regular housebulb.

Anyways, I would like all feedback if possible!

 

[cushcameleon]

The Lighting is about 1 1/2 Feet from where I intend the basking spot to be so he should not be close enough to get burned if his thermoregulation isn't so great at this stage.

UVB rays can only penetrate so far. If you want your chameleon to be ~18 inches away from the lights, then you will need to by a UVB meter to make sure he is still receiving the correct amount of rays at his basking spot; ~6 inches between your chameleon and the lights is a safe enough distance, ~18 is a bit excessive. Your humidity (and possibly temperature) readings may/should change once you add in the remaining plants, vines and branches. You are doing a great job preparing in advance. Keep up the good work!

 

[Dnectrum]

Ok thanks! I will raise some of the higher spots through the use of a taller plant and a vines. I purchased the 75W bulb to see if it has a greater effect, I would rather be safe than sorry =)

 

[cushcameleon]

Ok thanks! I will raise some of the higher spots through the use of a taller plant and a vines. I purchased the 75W bulb to see if it has a greater effect, I would rather be safe than sorry =)

You can still achieve an accurate basking temperature by using a lower wattage bulb. I use a 45 watt bulb to get basking temperatures to a 91 degree reading and the bulb is about 5 inches away from the nearest branch.