well hes a local guy. he has some high dollar animals too. but if hes not wanting to split the vet bill then I don't see him paying the whole thing. one more question. If I decide to take it to the vet what are the odds that he will recover? also the closest reptile vet is almost 50 miles away. will they give me the injections to take him and give them myself. or will I have to make the trip every couple days?