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i was reading the pro exotics faq sheets and i noticed something in there about leaving the lights on 24/7 to keep the heat levels from dropping at nite. i wasn't sure if i was reading this right or not because i thought if i left the lights on all night it would mess my ackie's light cycle up and stress him out. however, he burrows under his log every night so i don't know if he knows whether the lights are on or not. i've tried the red lights and the ceramic bulbs but they don't heat up enough in my opinion. so is ok to leave the lights on all nite?
second question, can they eat eggs? if so can they be raw or do they need to be cooked.
last question, i have my ackie on aspen bedding for now and i mist and soak him regularly to help keep his skin hydrated. i started him on the dirt mix that pro exotics uses but he was always dirty looking. i know the aspen isn't the best i could do for him so i wondering if anyone knows of a better substrate that will hold the moisture and allow him to dig with out turning him a dingy brown color. i really enjoy his red colors but if it means his happiness i will switch back to the soil mix.

best if you let him be dirty, aspen bedding if you mist it alot in a setup with little ventalation will get mold growth.

Just use dirt, and when you wish to see him all red take pics etc. clean him up a bit with some water.

Just use a dig box full of coco/sand and keep that moist. Cut a hole in a sweater box, doubles as a hide box plus moisture.