PlanetRemulak
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So as of yet, I am not currently owned by any chameleons (just being real, we all know who’s really in charge). I’m still in the heavy research/supply buying phase.. trying to get everything figured out first and hopefully maximize my chances at success well before bringing any new animals into my home.
I’m from the Central Valley in California, and things out here are seriously HOT and dry. In-between seasons like autumn and spring are things of legend around here - we don’t really get either. One week it’s winter, the next week it’s in the mid 70’s and everything is in bloom (in February). Midway through April all the way up until the end of October, things are stupidly hot. Yesterday’s high was 103, today‘s was 100. It appears as though the remainder of the week and this weekend will be a little cooler, but temps over 100 are a regular occurrence around here. Last year, we even saw temps of 107-110. I say all this to make the following point: It can be really difficult to get the temperature in my house below 80. On especially warm days like today, my thermostat stays at a pretty consistent 80-81 degrees, and this is even after the AC has been on for a while. Currently it is 11 PM and my thermostat is still showing 81, so I’m looking at temperatures of 80-81 degrees all day and even during the night as well.
i‘m concerned about night time temperature drops. What night time temps do any of you find that your panther chameleons typically do best in? I’m concerned that a panther cham may not do well in my climate if I am not able to achieve an acceptable drop in temperature after the lights go off. Each room in my house has a ceiling fan, which I could keep on to prevent air from stagnating. Sometimes we also get a really nice night time breeze, so we keep our windows open instead of running the AC. Does using a fogger at night help with keeping things cool? I definitely don’t mind investing in one, but my concern is moisture sitting in 80 degree air causing respiratory infections (and mold).
Thoughts/advice? Thank you!
I’m from the Central Valley in California, and things out here are seriously HOT and dry. In-between seasons like autumn and spring are things of legend around here - we don’t really get either. One week it’s winter, the next week it’s in the mid 70’s and everything is in bloom (in February). Midway through April all the way up until the end of October, things are stupidly hot. Yesterday’s high was 103, today‘s was 100. It appears as though the remainder of the week and this weekend will be a little cooler, but temps over 100 are a regular occurrence around here. Last year, we even saw temps of 107-110. I say all this to make the following point: It can be really difficult to get the temperature in my house below 80. On especially warm days like today, my thermostat stays at a pretty consistent 80-81 degrees, and this is even after the AC has been on for a while. Currently it is 11 PM and my thermostat is still showing 81, so I’m looking at temperatures of 80-81 degrees all day and even during the night as well.
i‘m concerned about night time temperature drops. What night time temps do any of you find that your panther chameleons typically do best in? I’m concerned that a panther cham may not do well in my climate if I am not able to achieve an acceptable drop in temperature after the lights go off. Each room in my house has a ceiling fan, which I could keep on to prevent air from stagnating. Sometimes we also get a really nice night time breeze, so we keep our windows open instead of running the AC. Does using a fogger at night help with keeping things cool? I definitely don’t mind investing in one, but my concern is moisture sitting in 80 degree air causing respiratory infections (and mold).
Thoughts/advice? Thank you!
(Only half kidding)
Although, I really could use one myself to make it easier to breathe at night during the summer months.. he might be willing to compromise if we install a window unit with my health issues in mind.
