ChameleonRave
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Well, Autumn and Winter is just around the corner sadly, and it is going to start to get freezing here. to help keep the Chameleons warm can would a space heater help?
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Wait, chameleons? Are you back up to two+ again?Well, Autumn and Winter is just around the corner sadly, and it is going to start to get freezing here. to help keep the Chameleons warm can would a space heater help?
How many chams, what kind and what size room are they in? With this information we can better give you some options on what to do to best keep them warm. I am in Montana so I am no stranger to sub zero temps.
If that's the case, your veiled will be fine as stated above.... However, if you do happen to have a montane species or something besides a veiled you will need to make the necessary adjustments....whoops mispelled Chameleon not Chameleons
Well, Autumn and Winter is just around the corner sadly, and it is going to start to get freezing here. to help keep the Chameleons warm can would a space heater help?
space heaters really dry out the air, if you wont be home for all to even extra mistings i would invest in a mistking, or just not use one. you have a veiled though, so it just may not be a problem
Hi,
if your temperatures don't go under 10°C you shouldn't have problems. Chamaeleo calyptratus lives in desert like habitats where big night-day-differences are normal. So they can handle low night temperatures very good. The only thing you should look for is a 50 till 100 Watt spot where your chameleon can warm up every morning. This is important.
People get often the wrong ideas when they think about the climate of Yemen. They always think first about the high day temperatures and not the low night temps. So don't be afraid. If your chameleon is healthy, there won't appear any problems- low night temps are most cases really good for the condition of chameleons.
Best regards
Benny
If that's the case, your veiled will be fine as stated above.... However, if you do happen to have a montane species or something besides a veiled you will need to make the necessary adjustments....
Not saying you have the chameleons, but just extra info. for the future.
Yes, if the room gets so cold that extra heat is necessary.
In winter, I use a plug-in oil-filled radiator. Which does NOT reduce humidity, is safe, and efficient. At night it ensures the chameleon room doesnt go below 18C / 65F and during the day it ensures the temp of the room is 20C / 68F. Obviously the basking spot is warmer from the heat bulb, and you want a gradient, but I dont want a HUGE difference between the basking area and the ambient temp.
Those oil filled radiators are also extremely safe. They present virtually no fire or burn hazard (they are the only kind recommend for use in nurseries).
i got one at Homedepot, another at Rona. Ive seen them at all sorts of places.
i recommend getting one that is digital with at least two timer settings.