Health & husbandry

[courtschams]

Hi All!

I have an 8 month female veiled named Milagros (Millie). I had her light sitting directly on top of her cage and in a previous post someone told me to lift it off the top which I did. That being said, it made me wonder are these brown spots thermal burns?? Or natural coloring? If so, is a vet trip in order??

Thank you!

 

[MissSkittles]

It looks like your pretty Milagro is getting her big girl patterns. Do you have a lay bin set up yet for her?

 

[courtschams]

I do with washed play sand…however after this message wondering if it is not deep enough…

Relieved it’s not a burn I would have felt terrible

 

[MissSkittles]

I do with washed play sand…however after this message wondering if it is not deep enough…

Relieved it’s not a burn I would have felt terrible

Usually 5-6” is a decent depth. I used to make my lay bins much deeper than that, until the day one of my girl had her tunnel collapse on her and I had to save her. (Totally my own fault) Keeping it around 6” or so helps not only so they can possibly dig themselves out if needed, but they do dig to the bottom and it’s less work for them.