HMMM.... we live in south florida so we might just set it up in their room and catch some local lizards and see how it goes, im sure they eat crickets and what not.. im sure there are some care-sheets laying around. I want the tank to lay right as i said before, the little people can be a bit distructive, especially when they want something lol. the tank (And animal inside) is much safer on top of the dresser to be observed. ive busted our baby (16mos) on top of the dresser more than once, they sure can climb!