As a tree-dwelling species, they make use of vertical as well as horizontal space.Although they often descend to the ground or floor of their enclosure, they prefer to leap from perch to perch. Lacking the bone structure for sitting, they perch
rather than sit, frequently using their tails for balance. Perches should be round in shape rather than flat shelves, as the development of pressure sores on the tail has been associated with flat shelves.