http://faq.gardenweb.com/discussions/2765911/how-do-i-care-for-my-aloe-vera-plant "Many aloes produce 'pups'. When the pup is fully formed, detach it from the mother plant, let it callus over for a few days in a cool, dry area, and pot it up. If it has roots, pot as you would a regular aloe, allowing for the fact that it is smaller and should be in a suitably sized pot for its size. If it has no roots, let it callus over, place the cut/broken end ON the soil, and support it with top dressing. DO NOT WATER IT-it has no roots, so watering the soil will likely cause rot. Instead, mist it every few days. Roots should start forming within a month. When growth is evident, it can be watered."

Yep, Dan you are right. I just flipped the light on out on my balcony and sure enough I saw a HUGE mouse or rat run across it. It ran into my storage unit that is connected to my balcony. I'm too freaked out to open that door and see what kind of damage it's done. Yikes! Not sure how to get rid of it/them but hoping maintenance can! Thanks so much as I was on the lookout for those big wood roaches and even put out boric acid. This would explain why I was still seeing the droppings.

Pic 4; wish I would know how to post multiple pictures at the same time. Aloe Vera ??

If you place your plant in full sun, you need to do is slowly. As you found out, it will burn. Wean it into the sun just like you would do yourself to get used to the sun. My plants are in full sun all year long, but I do not get as hot as you mentioned. When it is dry my plants turn brownish, but not burnt like you describe. Your plant should do well beside your brightest window, preferably south facing. The sun is generally not as strong after coming through a window, so wean your plant to that area. A gritty, fast draining soil is best. Many use half perlite and half cactus and succulent soil mixed. I am in a very humid area, so a mix of perlite, granite chicken grit and Turface is what I use. Where are you located? Your growing zone and general area will help determine which potting mix may work best for you.