Silkback care??

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The first time I got an Aloe Vera plant we just left it in the pot and watered it daily. Within a few months we ended up with 6 to 10 plants. At that time, we had no place to plant it outside. When it freezes here at night, we cover it.
 

tundradragons

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From the research I've done, and talking with silk breeders,

you will need a 5% UVB bulb, (or a 6 month old 10% from one of your other dragons) temps are dragon dependent. some do like it a bit cooler. they will require more frequent baths, lotion is to be used ONLY when they have a stuck shed!!!! daily use will actually cause more problems than good as the skin begins to rely on it. misting daily and baths twice a week should be sufficient. if you bathe and spray them enough you should never need the lotion. I have heard aloe being used, but again only when needed.

be careful with any oils as they act like a tanning lotion under a heat lamp.

hope that helps.
 

jeserah

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Wow, thanks very, very much!
This is exactly the sort of information I was looking for. I really appreciate it! :D
 
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