about the craigslist ad though--if the husband is experiencing some similar "allergy" to what i describe you would think he could just not handle him. i'd be more inclined to think maybe he is allergic to the moss or something in the cage or maybe an insect they are feeding it. in which case--take out the moss, don't have the husband feed, etc. it seems like something that could be remedied if it is actually the truth.