mali uro

[latshki]

hey guys I will likely be getting a mali uro from craigs list for 120
the person is a college student I believe so they have no time but it will come with a 35g uv and heat lamps I will most likely build a custom enclosure
but what tips do you guys have with these great animals

 

[DoubleZ]

They have amazing personalities are are very active. They need a good varied diet. What substrate is it on now? If it's an adult millet is the best thing. It's super easy to clean, digests, and conducts heat well.

 

[latshki]

he si on sand now and wil go to a mixture of slate and sand in my care, I realized she added a bit to the email and you can tell how much the person cares about this guy and I have reassured them that I will treat them well

 

[bugkrazy]

do not use sand you can get proso millet for a pretty good price and they can also eat this safely unlike the sand

 

[DoubleZ]

do not use sand you can get proso millet for a pretty good price and they can also eat this safely unlike the sand

Yup. It's what my vet recommends.

 

[RampantReptiles]

where I work we sell it as bulk parakeet seed but it is actually millet seed I believe.
We house our uros on it, including our baby malis
They can eat the seed and its easily digestable.
Give them collard greens and a mix of dried lentils.
Nothing too moist, too much moisture can kill them.
Need a very dry climate and hot. Otherwise they have trouble shedding.

 

[DoubleZ]

They do the occasional 20-30 minute bath. I do it once every week or so. Mine eat dandelions, endive, bok choy, and green beans with the occasional hibiscus.