Overall Temperature & Humidity

[lthrbecks]

Ive a 100w halogen bulb 12 inches from Figaro's back. It cannot be altered in height. After trying the thermometer underneath it, it went up to a mighty 35°C/95°F. Of course i realise thats too high, therefore I'll try a wattage bulb around 75w or 50w to bring it down.

The overall temperature, isn't rising above 23°C/74°F this morning. I think thats ok, as long as there a heat spot for basking.

Any thoughts on the above matter would be much appreciated folks.

Thanks Mark

 

[NashansCamos]

Ive a 100w halogen bulb 12 inches from Figaro's back. It cannot be altered in height. After trying the thermometer underneath it, it went up to a mighty 35°C/95°F. Of course i realise thats too high, therefore I'll try a wattage bulb around 75w or 50w to bring it down.

The overall temperature, isn't rising above 23°C/74°F this morning. I think thats ok, as long as there a heat spot for basking.

Any thoughts on the above matter would be much appreciated folks.

Thanks Mark

Temperatures: For an adult male, I would aim for high 70's to low 80's basking. I wouldn't go over 85 ever.

As for the humidity, Daytime 30-50% and nighttime high. It depends on if he gets fog the amount of misting sessions he gets. IMO, I fog my veiled and only mist her once a day at about 1pm. If you don't have a fogger I would aim for maybe two misting sessions during the day, and one during the night right before he goes to sleep to get high humidity for at least a couple hours of the night.

 

[NashansCamos]

but high humidity and fog arent the same.

High humidity will not hydrate a chameleon but fog will according to @PetNcs

 

[lthrbecks]

I wonder why he's not the brilliant green colour that he sometimes is? New cage maybe?

 

[NashansCamos]

I wonder why he's not the brilliant green colour that he sometimes is? New cage maybe?

Basking? they go darker when basking to absorb more heat but it could also mean he's stressed or scared

 

[lthrbecks]

The colour is ok now. Its fine thanks

 

[PetNcs]

Temperatures: For an adult male, I would aim for high 70's to low 80's basking. I wouldn't go over 85 ever.

As for the humidity, Daytime 30-50% and nighttime high. It depends on if he gets fog the amount of misting sessions he gets. IMO, I fog my veiled and only mist her once a day at about 1pm. If you don't have a fogger I would aim for maybe two misting sessions during the day, and one during the night right before he goes to sleep to get high humidity for at least a couple hours of the night.

frankly, misting during daytime is a wrong practice increading the RI risk terribly
I in general do not like if a kid plays to give advice as if it would be an adult experiemced keeper... regsrdless the majority of the advice migjt be sort of OK

 

[lthrbecks]

Surely misting during the day, helps promotes drinking though!

 

[lthrbecks]

I'm going to raise the Arcadia 100w halogen bulb later. It was too hot at the cage level at 36°C. Its a much more superior light than the one I'm using. As long as its around the 28/29 that's the main achievement.

 

[NashansCamos]

Surely misting during the day, helps promotes drinking though!

They don't need to drink if they get fogged... fog hydrates.

On the other hand, If you just gave him a misting before he goes to bed and he didnt drink then it wouldnt hydrate.

 

[NashansCamos]

I in general do not like if a kid plays to give advice as if it would be an adult experiemced keeper... regsrdless the majority of the advice migjt be sort of OK

So just of somebody's age they can't give advice?

 

[lthrbecks]

They don't need to drink if they get fogged... fog hydrates.

On the other hand, If you just gave him a misting before he goes to bed and he didnt drink then it wouldnt hydrate.

I never seen Hammy drink. Ive seen Figaro's urates and they're very white. I've been told, they're secret drinkers lol!
What's the difference between fogging and misting. Currently i mist a few times a day. Still not getting over 75% humidity, day or night!

 

[NashansCamos]

What's the difference between fogging and misting.

fogging hydrates, misting/high humidity dosen't. Unless he drinks of course

 

[lthrbecks]

fogging hydrates, misting/high humidity dosen't. Unless he drinks of course

Do you think this device would help with rehydrating and humidity issues?

How does the pipes enter a closed mesh enclosure? No openings

 

[lthrbecks]

This is what im looking at

 

[PetNcs]

So just of somebody's age they can't give advice?

no offense
You are a kid
it is great that you deeply study what you do
I am your fan
But do not play an expert please

 

[PetNcs]

Do you think this device would help with rehydrating and humidity issues?

How does the pipes enter a closed mesh enclosure? No openings

Though rheninflmis correct, beware the message is just parroted by a kid

 

[lthrbecks]

Who's a kid

 

[NashansCamos]

But do not play an expert please

Though rheninflmis correct, beware the message is just parroted by a kid

please, this is a public forum. I have the right to give advice. It does not matter what my age is. What matters is what I say. I do not see myself as an expert.

 

[PetNcs]

Who's a kid

NashansCamos is a 13 yo kid
Inhave deep respect to iids that are dokng something in delth, however consider it improper to give advice