Quote Originally Posted by cpsinatl View Post
I like that idea of drilling a little hole in the hides to let warm air out.

Also about the idea of making the bottom of the cage at 95 and adjusting the substrate depth, that is a pretty good idea. I use aspen bedding and have it about an inch or so deep. How deep is ok so it doesn't trap too much heat but still absorbs liquid wastes? As it is I notice when she goes it is wet to the bottom.
An inch seems like a little much to me, but that's just my preference. I use about 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch I would guess. Use whatever you have to so the belly temp will be 90-94 with the bottom underneath that 95 like del said. Having the urine soak to the bottom is no problem. You'd have to use a few inches of aspen to prevent that, which really isn't necessary.