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Old 03-24-2008, 08:48 PM   #1
mommysolomon
jackson chameleon

Just bought a adult male jackson for my son. We just lost our beloved veil chameleon due to bone disease (the store didn't sell me the proper lamps/lighting for her and so she didn't get uvb lights for 2 months.)We have the Jackson in a large screened cage with a mercury vapor bulb (100 watt). I'm concerned because he doesn't go near the top of the cage. He prefers to go low- even on the ground. Is the lamp too hot for him? We just got him yesterday so i don't know if it is adjusting to his new environment or hiding from the heat. Please advise because if we lose another chameleon my 10 year old is going to be sooo upset. He cried all night when the veiled died.