Yeah, I guess its just childhood ghosts (my family moved chronically which means we had new pets every six months...and then they 'had to go' about six months after) and I swore I'd never be like that.

The parrot's been with me for 8 years now in spite of it all and I'm proud that even though she's a lot of work that I'm still committed.
I just know that the temptation would be to feed my leos mealies (and I NEVER want to do the cheap n easy route---crickets are healthier esp. for my adult female who's constipation-prone) and I'd be stressed about vet care.

The other thing is that my rack wasn't as good as I thought---I hate escapees! And it looks like I'm going to have to replace the whole darn thing. My BP proved how much of a ninja he was and escaped his tub as well--so right now he's boarding with a friend who's got a glass tank.

Its not that I dont love or care for my leos---but right now it just...not enough resources or interest...and the thought of trying to cough up money I dont have is too much hair-pulling.