That animal was most likely wild caught, dug from it's burrow & tossed in a sack with numerous others. When enough of it's kind were captured it was imported to the States, totally stressed, to be mass requisitioned to the highest bidder. In most cases ( with Malis ) it's off to the expos & pet shops. By this time they've been without moisture or food for how long? The pet stores seldom have a clue as to it's care. How many adjustments has this lizard made by now in an attempt to survive? Now along comes an impromptu, novelty buyer seemingly as concerned with WHAT TO NAME IT as with it's husbandry, after the fact. The animal is adjusting once more to a new ( & inadequate ) environment. Now, on good advice from good people on this forum, it's going to strive to adjust AGAIN as it's enclosure is upgraded.
If I've "blasted" anyone it's because putting the cart before the horse in acquiring ANY "pet" is just irresponsible. And way, way too commonplace.
Dan

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