I have a cousin that is 2 years old that lives on the same property with us...so when i come out to feed and water my torts or just go hang out he follows me out there. Well when i got my hatchling I told him he could name him and asked him what should name him. First word outta my cousins mouth was "hotdog" the name just stuck. lol....im sure if hotdog turns out to be female the name will change....lol...not sure why but hotdog seems fitting for some reason lol