thanks for the replies.. I also forgot to ask about how I should keep the temps in the tank and humidity.. i do not plan on breeding him if that helps any.. at the moment i was given a 20 gallon tank with a heat rock, and some lights by someone i work with who had a BP but lost it.. I will be getting rid of the heat rock and replacing it with a undertank heater and i am planning on buying clips for the top so Groper (my BP) can't cat out.. what size tank is recommended for a 3 foot BP? I was thinking of getting him a 30 - 40 gallon tank but in the meantime the 20 gallon will do untill i get paid next week.