Panther basking spot temps?

[Ionstorm]

Hello I have a question about what would the the correct basking temperature for a few different Panther chameleon scenarios.

1) Baby panther chamelons
2) Juvenile males
3) Juvenile females
4) Adult males
5) Adult females (attempting to avoid producing eggs)
5) Adult females (producing eggs)

I am sure some of these would be the same temps, any info would be great.

 

[draetish]

All panthers should have the 'opportunity' to bask to at least 85 degrees. The way to achieve this is have different levels of basking branches with the closes one being 'at least' 6 inches from bulb to avoid burns. UVB light and basking light should be placed so the cham can have both at the same time (heat/sun). The heat from the basking light is mainly used for digestion. The cham's digest their food when basking.


1) Baby panther chamelons
2) Juvenile males
3) Juvenile females
4) Adult males
5) Adult females (attempting to avoid producing eggs)
5) Adult females (producing eggs)

 

[beeze]

Babies should bask at 80.

 

[Ionstorm]

Around what age would you not consider them a baby and bump the basking spot up from 80 to 85-90?

 

[graydon]

Around what age would you not consider them a baby and bump the basking spot up from 80 to 85-90?

4-5 months

 

[kpritch17]

I think 6 months and under the basking spot should be 80 and then after that you can raise them to around 85.

 

[jannb]

I would recommend at around 4 months go to 82 and around 5 to 6 months 83 and around 7 months 85. My daughter has panthers and 85 is her hottest basking spot for her adult males.

 

[Yak]

Quick question
THE UV Light is normally on from 6am to 6pm
My "baby" panther ambilobe, likes to sleep in a dark spot near the bottom of the cage.
How long should I leave the basking light on? right now he has a 75w for basking and he sits about a foot from it.
at the bottom of the cage I have cool mist running every hour for 15 minutes between 6am-6pm.
Temperatures in California around this time of the year range from 60º-90º
their cage is around 80º

 

[camimom]

basking and uvb need to be on for 12 hours each day, or for the length of time the sun comes up.

 

[Yak]

Ok that's what I thought. My wife keeps saying she feels they are too hot, due to the heatwave.

Thanks again

 

[NosyBe15]

yea this heat wave has my Apt temps getting into the 90's during the day when I am not home, but I have not noticed any issues with my chams. Just give them extra mistings on my lunch break, and try to put the AC on for a bit during the day since I dont have central air.

There basking area remains the same regardless of the temp inside, Mine sits around 92 for my 9mo panther. He doesnt seem to mind at all.