Our little guy is the same age he does hide a lot. I feed him in multiple places and after a few months he has done more wondering around his enclosure.
As a South Dakota born and raised before moving for work. I can say the winters are long and cold. To be truthful it's supposed to snow there soon according to my parents. As far as taking the tort with I would say yes without question. In Rapid City, South Dakota is the reptile gardens and...