Record Midwest heat today.

[Beelinn]

My chams are currently outside. I'm in the St. Louis area and we're supposed to hit 100 today and tomorrow. I have the cages set so that they're in the shade the majority of the afternoon. I really hate to bring them inside because it's drier and colder in the house, but I don't want them getting overheated outside either. Both chams have a lot of plants to hide in as well. Does anyone have an opinion on leaving them out? I have their rain bags set up, so they have access to lots of water.

 

[Laurenxduncan]

My chams are currently outside. I'm in the St. Louis area and we're supposed to hit 100 today and tomorrow. I have the cages set so that they're in the shade the majority of the afternoon. I really hate to bring them inside because it's drier and colder in the house, but I don't want them getting overheated outside either. Both chams have a lot of plants to hide in as well. Does anyone have an opinion on leaving them out? I have their rain bags set up, so they have access to lots of water.

My Cham sits outside in a cage he loves it. Now and then I will pour water over him and the cage to make sure he is drinking and keeping cool. I personally think it’s very good for them to take in natural light. I don’t see any problem with having them outside as long as the weather is hot enough and you keep making sure to pour water to keep the humidity up.

 

[nightanole]

Id keep an eye on them. Might even want to spend 20 bucks on a garden hose mister.

Madagascar is normally highs of 80 tops, with the highest areas at 32c(89f) during peak summer.

https://www.google.com/search?q=st....1.69i57j0l5.4223j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

So you only have a 3-4 hour window between 2-7pm that you have to check to make sure they dont turn white/pink.

 

[Laurenxduncan]

Id keep an eye on them. Might even want to spend 20 bucks on a garden hose mister.

Madagascar is normally highs of 80 tops, with the highest areas at 32c(89f) during peak summer.

https://www.google.com/search?q=st....1.69i57j0l5.4223j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

So you only have a 3-4 hour window between 2-7pm that you have to check to make sure they dont turn white/pink.

I live in England so don’t need to worry about him being too hot as I only get him out in the garden for a few hours when the weather is good

I know for places in America it is different

 

[jamest0o0]

The question isn't whether or not the sun is good. It's about the heat. Often many places in the US get too hot for some chams. I would say give lots of shade and frequent misting to cool off.

 

[JacksJill]

100˚F = almost 38˚C if that helps.
@Action Jackson keeps many of his montaines outdoors when it gets hot he sprays down his cages as a precaution. Hopefully he can give you the details. I bring mine in when it's hot.

 

[Matt Vanilla Gorilla]

I would bring them in above 95f. Just not worth the risk.

 

[Syreptyon]

Yeah, I'm in the Midwest too and I've gotten tons of notifications warning of the extreme heat today. If it's dangerous for humans, I'd play it safe with the chams this weekend

 

[Matt Vanilla Gorilla]

I have had Temps in the 100'same for a few weeks now. No outside time for my chameleons above 95f.