I agree with what the others are saying. I will not sell a baby until it has had its first shed and eaten a minimum of 2 meals unassisted. and be careful buying from the petstores and of those $15 and $20 babies at the expos right now. this time of year most of them are captive hatched and imported from africa. Your best bet is to purchase one from a reputiable breeder in your area and be sure to ask if it is captive breed (meaning breed and hatched in the usa). good luck and happy herping.