Is it possible for DHL's to get sunburns? When I first started using a basking lamp my DHL got a lot more color than when I first got him, but he also developed red spots around his head and sides. Is this normal pigment, or is it a sign of some type of irritation? Could it also be the sand (it's just normal play sand bought at Home Depot)? In any event, I am surprised that he is still getting red considering that I switched to a 40 watt bulb and do not place the light to where it would directly shine on him.
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DHL sunburn?
modernrelativist
Sep 02, 2003 11:43 PM
Replies (2)
Inv3ctiv3
Sep 03, 2003 12:20 AM
One 40 watt is not nearly enough, it should be about 100 on one end of the cage and about 70-80 on the other (depending on the size of the cage).
- Jim
modernrelativist
Sep 05, 2003 12:14 PM
Well, wouldn't this be enough considering that I have multiple other heat sources (heat rock, heat pad (on side of tank))? The temperature on that side stays around 85-90, which seems to be sufficient, as he stays active during the day.
