Thanks all, and while the title no longer applies, I think it's a great learning opportunity for those serious about getting their first one, what to look for, etc.
I'm glad this thread has a happy ending, especially because it was so hard to try for a third time, but I'm very glad to have V...
He's boycotting crickets, so he's getting some tough love. He's eating his plants instead of the loose crickets and giving me side glares, waiting for super worms
I can't believe the growth in two months!!
He used to be so bitsy, I don't even remember him being that small
Haven't weighed him yet tonight. He's fast asleep now, don't want to disturb him
Wow I did not receive notifications for any of these! Sorry guys!
Yesterday was two months with V!
Someone has decided crickets aren't as good as super worms now.
My phone scares him in his enclosure..
I think my main advice I can give is just go all out. Don't skimp, don't cut corners.
Everyone says they are fragile, and I think I truly underestimated how fragile they were.
If I were to do everything again, I would have gotten an automatic mist system before getting my first. While I doubt...
V would not allow me to weigh him!!
Took so much convincing, like 30 whole minutes
Get on the scale!!!
Finally!!
A cool 67g and coming up on his two month anniversary!