Hello! So I adopted my baby, Zayde in November 2020, from a local pet store. He was around a month old as I was told. So he's around 8 months old at the moment. He has grown like a weed, he eats like a pro, always trying new foods and he eats until he knows he's full. He doesn't mind being handled. However I notice that he almost always has light stress marks.. is this just because he's still young or is there another reason? Also, not sure he's a 'he" yet but hoping he is XD
I can post photos if needed
Distance should be 12-15 inches directly underneath- NO closer-- that bulb is too strong - this could be one reason for the stress marks-- do you ever see him sitting that close?
Oh wow I didn't know it had to be that far away.. I was told 6-8 inches. I'll move it asap. He sits under it every so often but I dont see him directly under it very often.
Update: he has been basking more and not hiding, however the stress marks dont go away. they only lighten when I'm holding/feeding him then they come right back..