Thanks Joanna and mledee.

Regarding the no-handling rule. The Cali King that we're interested in has been at the shop for a while and has been handled a lot, which I'm guessing is why he didn't show any signs of unpleasantness with me today. Assuming I get him tomorrow, he'll be alone for a good 5 hours until the 12 y/o gets home and will be by himself every day for at least 8 hours per day. Do you guys think it will be a problem if DS and I hold him a little bit each night for the first 3-4 nights, as long as we watch for signs of stress?

Also, we're going to keep the cage we bought for the Burm (roughly 3'x2'x4' and all screen mesh). From what I'm reading, this guy will appreciate the length of the cage. I'm going to get him a hide as well as a tree limb to stretch out on. Do you think the cage will be ok or should we try to enclose it at least partially with Plexiglass?

Thankyouthankyouthankyouthankyouthankyouthankyou.
You guys on this board have been tremendously helpful and a sanity saver.
Melissa