I've read up on them quite a bit. They are relatively easy to care for. Most of the caresheets I read said 90 for the warm end and upper 70's cool end. You can use sand(obviously, LoL), aspen, shredded newspaper, etc. They really do love to burrow and will spend the majority of their time under the bedding with just their nose or head sticking out. It would be best to use a particulate substrate so they can burrow, and I don't think that newspaper, even though it may only be a week or two, is the best option. You want them to feel secure when they are settling in.


You could probably keep a male in a 10-gallon for the rest of his life, or upsize him to a 20-long. Females may need a bit more room. From what I've read, they grow fairly slow.

I don't know what else to write, but if you have any questions, just ask.