i know your not trying to be mean just giving info but i know all the risks and costs of owning one but i feel that i am a responsible person when it comes to the care and safety of my reptiles i was trying to get my hands on some ackies but they sell out so fast and i dont know where to get them if i cant get some ackies i might try to find another smaller monitor species and i am willing to pay up to $250 for just the animal i will check around on some other forums and see what other people have to say