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temperature

comar Jan 11, 2005 02:15 PM

Hello, which temperature is the best for chamaleon babys ?,higher or lower than matures ? thanks.

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Carlton Jan 12, 2005 11:52 AM

A bit lower. Little chams have a lot less body mass and a higher surface area than adults, so can overheat faster. They also tend to be kept in smaller cages or tanks, which are notorious for staying too warm.

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