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Old 01-18-2019, 12:28 PM  
mangoandmimi
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Default Re: How much bedding in Detolf?

You'll need more than that, don't know exactly how much but I'd get at least 3 to start with. You need to get extra anyway for spot cleans.

For a Syrian you'll want one end filled right up - 6 inches is barely enough for them, I'd fill to 8 inches. Probably put the wheel at the opposite end with only a couple cm of bedding and the middle will slope. Some people put the wheel in the middle but I don't think only being able to burrow at each end is ideal.

I would really think about a raised lid if possible though, it makes everything a lot easier especially for Syrians. I've just used a mini duna lid off gumtree just over the wheel area and it means you can bring the bedding depth right up, enabling them to burrow underneath the wheel - they tend to enjoy doing that. Then a flat lid for the rest of the cage. Not exactly the prettiest solution but it requires no DIY and works well.
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