I am a very new owner to a uro, 3 days to be exact. I’m open to any suggestions and all constructive critisism is welcomed. If I’m doing anything wrong please tell me, I want to give my baby the best care for a long, happy & healthy life. I was told I have a mali, not sure if species makes much difference in care, but. He is 14" long. I have a 75 gal. aquarium, 48x18x20, with clean playsand as substrate. I have a 150 wt basking bulb and 10.0 UVB on timers. I’m feeding him in the morning: endive, romaine, shredded carrots. --I have green beans, yell squash, parakeet seed, dried split peas). Log, hidebox on cooler side.

Here are my questions:
1-should the green beans or squash be cooked or given raw?
2- I’ve read where many use birdseed as substrate-- what kind? I bought wild bird seed, but when I put it in I noticed large dried corn kernels as well as tons of sunflower seeds, are these ok for them to eat? I wasn’t sure, so I removed all of it and replaced with cleaned playsand.
3. Could you please list in order which "lettuces" are best for them.
4. Other vegetables that can be fed and if they should be cooked or raw.

Also, I put a "desert" seen background along 3 sides, it drove Maui nuts. I want to give him a sense of security, should I use a solid color, like blue or black?


Like I stated, I am VERY new to uro’s, but I want to ensure the best health and enviroment for Maui. If I’m doing something wrong feel free to yell at me and point me in the right direction.

Thank you

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