Thanks for all the advice. I will wait for the right animal---esp. since my hubby is waffling on me about getting one. I will follow this forum and see what is available. I definitely want a cb and I might do a yearling like you recommend. I had assumed younger was better but I don't want a fragile chuck as my first. I just want a well-adjusted pet. I'm too paranoid to deal with fickle eaters, etc.

Can the fan be a ceiling fan or does it need to be closer? I don't know how I'd get indirect airflow into a tank if only the lid was screened. It seems that many of you employ this strategy so I do want to know how you do it.

Yeah, I know about the humidity differences in the island and mainland chucks. I've actually made a chart comparing the differences in the various types. (I am a dork.) I'm pretty thorough when it comes to researching a pet. I haven't found a good text but there is plenty of info. online if you search enough for it. Thanks for all the help though. The best info I've found has been on this site or the links ya'll provide. Thanks for sharing all your experience with newbies like me!

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