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i have about 3 years of experience with reptiles, and ive read practically everything i can get my hands on. i breed leos, corns, and rosy boas, and ive kept a bearded dragon. i really want to get into gilas, theyre beautiful. i have a few questions...

1. how aggressive are they?

2. how large of an enclosure do they require?

3. are they easy to breed?

4. where can i find enough info to get me ready for one of these guys?
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your head will collapse, but there's nothing in it, and you'll ask yourself, "where is my mind"

They aren't a real touchy feely pet. The venom is not as bad as a lot of people think, though a bite is no picnic. I haven't found them to be too aggressive, though they will let you know if you've pushed them too far. My 2 always hiss at me before any attempt to bite. As for housing, I have fairly large enclousures for them. In the wild, they do spend up to 99% of their time underground, so I do have easily accessible dens for them. When designing dens, make sure it is something that you can open easily without sticking your fingers in the wrong place. I personally don't breed mine or have any intention of doing so. I also recommend microchipping. Both of mine were microchipped by the state (arizona).