I've had Atticus for about a year now, and I'm constantly shocked by how attached I am to him. I love watching him, even when he isn't doing anything. If I think there is anything wrong, I'm immediately on the Internet doing a "WebMD" search - meaning, looking up posts and images of worst case scenarios and worrying. I was soooo happy to buy him a big new enclosure, not even caring about the expense, and I love imagining how he's going to enjoy each piece of decor that I add. I think he's the most photogenic creature (tied with my cats) on the planet, and I want to show him off like other people share baby pictures. He's not really affectionate, or furry, or interactive, and yet I think he's stupendous. Do they emit bonding pheromones or something?
P.S. I'm happy to be a part of this community of herp enthusiasts. Not all people understand the draw!
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