Suggestions for maintaining sleep cycle?

[Geckoflora]

I just recently moved into an apartment with my panther chameleon, and the small space means I can’t really separate him from the activity going on.

He’s currently set up next to a window in my room, and since I usually am awake several hours past his bedtime I’m trying to come up with ideas so that I won’t be bothering him too much.

Has anyone else dealt with this problem? I’m thinking maybe buying a black sheet or something similar to place over the front of his cage at night, but I’m not sure if that will really make a difference.

 

[cham69]

I’m dealing with the same problem and have the same question

 

[yodathepanther]

A black sheet works well actually definitely a game changer in my opinion

 

[Graves923]

Black sheet or a towel will work fine. My cham is near my kitchen so when I cook after work his lights are off. I just toss a towel over his cage and he is none the wiser to it.

 

[Decadancin]

I use a black towel to block the TV as well. Just need to be careful not to leave it hanging there accidentally when basking lamps come on. Wouldn't want a fire risk. Some sort of clips might be safer.

 

[Geckoflora]

Thank you all for your advice! I’ll give it a try.

 

[JoshD49]

I throw a towel over my guys cage when we are working in the office at night.

 

[Lucasthecham]

I throw a soft kids Spider-Man blanket over 3/4 of the cage when I stay up late. Works great he falls right asleep.

 

[Decadancin]

I throw a soft kids Spider-Man blanket over 3/4 of the cage when I stay up late. Works great he falls right asleep.

I've found most chameleons like Spider Man .

 

[Lucasthecham]

I've found most chameleons like Spider Man .

He literally gets so inspired in the mornings. I always find him climbing on the mesh!

 

[Char333p]

Yes, best solution just throw a sheet over his enclosure. But check on him first and see if his eyes are closed and hes sleeping. Mine can deal with some TV light or hallway light.