Oh my, does he need a lot less UV than a typical beardie? I've heard that these guys are hard to properly keep because of their sensitivity. I have a leatherback, but her needs are more typical.
Nope! No less UVB.
However, he does have eye issues which I suspect are from the UVB, and almost every other silkie I've seen has eye/vision problems.
My assumption is that their eyes may be more sensitive to UVB than typical dragons.
And, yes, I've had to sand down corners and edges, pad parts in his enclosure that even stick out the slightest bit, and make sure my nails are short when I handle him.
Don't get me wrong, he's not fragile like paper! Just their skin is more prone to damage, literally no matter how many precautions you take! They'll find a way to injure themselves.
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