You should keep us updated on the progress of this project. If you do, I will be waiting for each post.If I had the money, I would be first in line for one of the babies.
With the female blood mistaking him for food, is it because he's so much smaller or does she strike at anything with a pulse?
With the bedding, maybe make it a little less deep so she can't burrow down into it as much.
I have no experience with the matter, but I'm curious to see what works for you.
