
Lighting - Chameleon Forums
lighting requirements for captive chameleonsUsing appropriate lighting is absolutely critical to your chameleon’s long term health. With all the different types of lightbulbs available at petstores it is easy …
LED UVB lighting - Chameleon Forums
Apr 20, 2012 · Hello all. I recently went to a reptile shop here in chicago called Chicago reptile house looking for a few items i needed for my new chams enclosure. I was looking for a UVB fixture and a …
The definitive lighting thread! Everything you really need to know
Apr 12, 2012 · Lumens = The unit of measure for visible light. More lumens equals brighter light. UVB = Ultraviolet Radiation B. A wavelength of light generated naturally by the sun that is essential for …
UVB leds ???? | Chameleon Forums
Mar 27, 2020 · OK I am finding these High UV B power for phototherapy RayVio XR 308nm Series UV LEDs deliver high-power and high-efficiency UV B light for phototherapy with peak spectral …
I'm a chameleon breeder! | Chameleon Forums
Jun 9, 2025 · I officially hatched my first baby chameleons! Tag along as I share what led up to it and how the babies are doing now.
UVB UVA Tester Cards | Chameleon Forums
Oct 7, 2020 · All led, incandescent and halogen bulbs show no signs of UV light. My understanding is that according to the International Ultraviolet Association, will allow UV-A to pass through while …
FURCIFER LATERALIS (Carpet Chameleon). IMPACT OF ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT ON GROWTH. F. lateralis is a small (maximum 92 mm SVL for females, 98 mm for males) chameleon that is …
Second-hand solar meter? | Chameleon Forums
Oct 29, 2023 · Hi all, I want to get a solar meter to double check the UV levels in my enclosure but they’re so expensive… does anyone know where there might be a cheaper version (under $200?) or …
Are there any good LED UVB available yet? | Chameleon Forums
Nov 5, 2025 · I have read about the spectrum of all the original LED UVB produced and they all had inappropriate UV spectrums. Some even produced UVC rays, and all lack UVA wavelengths All of …
Lizards sunbathe for another reason | Chameleon Forums
Apr 16, 2009 · Ultraviolet light is needed for the first chemical step in this process, the conversion of vitamin D precursor to previtamin D. For two months in the lab, Karsten and his colleagues fed three …