--I can't say which species is better since i've only had Mali's and them for about 6 months. But mine re great, as i'm sure you'll hear from everyone else too!! )

They really are great friends to have, and all of them have their own personalities like we do. Mostly they are pretty laid back. The pet store loves it when I bring mine in because I let them ride on my shoulders when I'm in there. Most of the time they do pretty good at that, but sometimes they get excited and jump off on the floor. They never bits, are quiet the most you'll hear from them is a slight clicking sound unless you get two males together then they'll hiss. I don't know what all to say about them, but if you get one (whatever sub-species) you definitely won't regret it!!

AS for foods, the preferences from one to the next can vary. Also depending on what I think they need they will eat mostly one thing for a while then want a change. For a while I couldn't give them enough dandelions, then they wanted peas and green beans (warmed up from frozen which is nice because you use what you need and keep the rest in the freezer.) As treats they eat superworms, crickets, or waxworms. For a while my vet told me to give them more insects because they needed more protein, but normally they stick to veggies with an occassional fruit like a grape or strawberry. Like I said I think part of the diet preference changes could be due to their needs, then again maybe they just want a change once in a while.

I wish you luck and joy with your Uro when you get it, I'm sure you'll love it!!!!!

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