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Rock my baby
01-23-2022, 03:55 PM
I have a question concerning, that right kind of light and how much light my captive squirrel actually needs to be healthy and happy. I was told that I could be life threatening if there is not enough light,for her.
Mel1959
01-23-2022, 06:20 PM
The right kind of light is a Repti-Sun UVA/UVB 10.0 light tube. If you buy a 4ft one you can buy the light fixture to put it in at Home Depot or lowes. If you buy a smaller size you have to buy the correct size fixture from them. The bulb needs to be placed on top of the cage and set on a timer that provides several hours of light several times a week. There is concern about the light shining into the squirrels eyes if it’s not placed overhead.

Squirrels can also go outside in a cage with their human and some type of shelter to get out of the sun if wanted. This will provide some natural sunlight.

Mushrooms also provide a natural source of vitamin D.

Are you feeding a rodent block? This is VERY important to prevent metabolic bone disease. This is the condition that pulls calcium from their bones and causes hind end paralysis and death if left untreated.
CritterMom
01-23-2022, 06:49 PM
Are you feeding a rodent block? This is VERY important to prevent metabolic bone disease. This is the condition that pulls calcium from their bones and causes hind end paralysis and death if left untreated.


Yes, it is the vitamin D that comes from sunlight and reptile lights that you are looking for. A good quality rodent block will also have Vitamin D in it. Also. window glass and window screens BLOCK the UV that produces vitamin D, so while they will certainly enjoy the sun coming through a window - my boy has a sunbathing spot in my room where he toasts himself - you won't get the vitamin D from it.

The first three products on this page: https://henryspets.com/diets/ will provide all of the vitamins and minerals including the calcium mentioned above in the right amounts for your baby. 2 per day give them everything they need along with healthy veggies, limited fruit, and very limited nuts as TREATS, not a diet.