Thanks for the help. If you were in Sacramento, I'd buy ya a beer! I got him/her three weeks ago and there hasn't been a shed yet. He/she's eaten twice and not defecated. that's got me a little worried too. I had a BP years ago that lived about 13 years and I didn't experience either of these things. He seems terrified of water which I don't understand. But thank you so much for replying. I really appreciate it. Have a great weekend.