veiled chameleon hanging up on uvb
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ERKleRose
Chameleon Enthusiast
He probably isn’t getting enough UVB. The preferred type of UVB bulb is a T5 High Output linear fixture, at least as long as the length of the cage, with either an Arcadia 6% or Zoo Med ReptiSun 5.0 linear UVB bulb of the matching size in it. If you want to, you can fill out the ask for help form for us to check over everything to make sure it’s all at 100%. Just make sure to use as detail as possible and include more pics of him, his entire enclosure, and his lights.
Chameleoking
Chameleon Enthusiast
Do you have a basking light? If so what wattage and how far is it from your basking branch?
sa2rdae
New Member
I dont have solarmeter, only have uv sensor card..
supplement schedule: everyday used supercal Nod & superpig
sa2rdae
New Member
I only have this supercal nod(used everyday) & calcium plus lod (once a week)
the temperature: 80-86F
ERKleRose
Chameleon Enthusiast
Since he’s outside, you don’t need D3 in your supplements. Zoo Med Reptivite Without D3 is a great multivitamin without D3 option. You’ll use it once every two weeks with the SuperCal NoD at all other feedings. What’s the UV sensor card say? Sorry for all of the questions, one more, is the sunlight blocked in any way, like windows or something? Here’s a great plant list (only use the veiled-tested ones, and clean them off beforehand), along with two great cage set-up links for inspiration:
If you want to fill out the ask for help form but can’t find it, let us know and someone will post it for you!
- https://chameleonacademy.com/setting-up-a-chameleon-cage/
- https://chameleonacademy.com/plants/
- http://www.muchadoaboutchameleons.com/2012/04/how-to-set-up-proper-chameleon.html
If you want to fill out the ask for help form but can’t find it, let us know and someone will post it for you!
ERKleRose
Chameleon Enthusiast
Sorry, a few more things: how long is each misting session? Also, eventually he’ll need a bigger enclosure, minimal size being 60 cm x 60 cm x 120 cm, but preferably 120 cm x 60 cm x 120 cm or bigger (bigger is always better). Is there any way to raise his cage up off the ground? He could be trying to get higher, where he’ll feel safer.
Chameleoking
Chameleon Enthusiast
My veiled did the same thing. All I had was the uvb light because I took him outside most days. But as soon as I put in a 60 watt basking bulb he stopped. Not saying ErkleRose isn't correct in whats being said. Just saying take it into consideration. But definitely follow up with ErkleRose
Chameleoking
Chameleon Enthusiast
Just a quick question? What area are you living? Does it get pretty cold outside? And that cage in the pic I see is on the floor. Maybe raise the cage a little higher. What do you think Erkle?
sa2rdae
New Member
I live in indonesia
the temperature arround 80-86F
hmm raise the cage about 10cm?
ERKleRose
Chameleon Enthusiast
Could you bump it up to 2-5+ long misting sessions? It’ll help him get enough to drink, then he also won’t need to be misted every 2 hours. The Flexarium 100 gallon isn’t deep enough. Your cage is awesome, if you can expand or build a bigger one, that’ll be perfect! Since the sun is blocked by the window, you’ll need to get the T5 HO linear UVB bulb and fixture ASAP. He’s trying to get more UVB
Yup
Could you do 80-90 cm? The higher he is, the safer he’ll feel.I live in indonesia
the temperature arround 80-86F
hmm raise the cage about 10cm?
sa2rdae
New Member
thank you for the advice
for now I will fixed on the lamp
