Slightly warmer night temps would be better for them - 70 - 75F.

The diet sounds fine, if a bit spare. You can add in some other things like escarole, shredded winter squash (butternut is easiest to deal with), zucchini, green beans, etc. I definitely do not supplement that much, but there are no rules here. As long as you're doing it very sparingly, it's not likely a problem. I would not use a calcium supplement on the same day as a vitamin supplement, though. Supposedly they interfere with absorbtion if used at the same time.

As for the wildness - make them feel as safe as possible. Cover the sides of the cage if they're glass to give them more privacy. Make sure they have several low, snug hides. Don't bother them, including looking at them or rummaging in the cage, unless you absolutely have to. My wild caught pair that I've had since...2003?...still run from me and don't tolerate handling, though they aren't as crazy as when I first got them.

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Torey
Eugene, Oregon, USA
1.1 Saharan Uros (Joe and Arthur)
3.0 Mali Uros (Spike, Turtle, and Tank)
1.1 Ornate Uros (Scuttlebutt and Shazzbot)
1.1 Collared Lizard (Ripcord and Rorschach)
2.0 Green Anoles (Bowser and Sprocket)
1.1 Chubby Housecats (Roscolux and Jenny)

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