Hello guys.
As you can tell, I am new here and need some advice.
I adopted a ball yesterday and named her Mangle. She is smaller, and I think she's about a year old. She was probed and confirmed to be a female.
Her cage is tall. two of the walls are covered with stringy plants that act like vines. There is a fake flower like plant on the bottom. She cradles around it constantly. Her water dish is about 2 inches deep and is quite big. She loves to swim in it. The bottom is lined with aspen shavings. There is a drip system to maintain moisture. The temperature is on average 81 degrees (F). There is a heating pad on the bottom and one on top. She is very calm. She has not bit me yet. She is very active. I have not handled her more than I need to, she was only handled when I put her in her new cage. She is about 3 feet long. The tank is 12x12x18. It is eleven gallons big.
So, here are my questions-
Is it safe to have damp aspen?
How can I tell if she's stressed?
How can I tell if she's happy?
How long should I wait to feed her?
How long should I wait before I start to handle her?
Should I take her to the vet for a check up?
What should I watch for?
Is it formal to have little patches of scales come off once in awhile?
Is there anything else I need to do for her?
http://thatfreakyzephyr.deviantart.c...ngle-512265248
That is a picture I took of her yesterday.