Thank you for the advice. Yep, been coming at him/her from the top of the cage. Will adjust this. And yes, I do have a tendency to back off when he tries to bite. Will refrain this reflex as much as possible. Didn't know that about the sand. According to my relative, this was the sand recommended by the Pet Store to use. The BD is really pretty.... tail is ringed with a bright teal greenish blue, and black rings, legs are greenish, and there is a light greenish teal to the sides of the BD. I'm a bit baffled, because I am seeing BDs fairly reasonably priced on the net, and yet I know this guy cost around $400 (how come???).

When you speak of wheat bran, are you talking about actual wheat bran (which I do have on hand) or is this a type of sand?? I have organic wheat bran granules (not floured) that I use for making scrubs. Can this be used???? How deep?? I do have a UVB flourescent light and also a basking light, but was advised by the relative the basking light for day time, and the UVB light for night time. Is this correct??? The BD has a large aquarium to roam, a log, a swimming water pool, and food dish. Again, I'm appreciative of this information, and will check back before heading to the Pet store for wax worms and food. He was eating mealy bugs prior to his trip here. I want a happy contented BD ; ) Bekka

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