Yes you must be the one whom handles him , feeds , cleans ? I think for us that's about it , I own my own bisness I go home to take care of them , then I can come back . She see's me all the time and I just know her . One look and I know her mood . My son now is down right scared of Francis . Which I find really funny bc he has a gecko , and 2 bearded dragon. He seems to think her tong will fly outa that enclosure and get him like a web !!. It's really funny . It's a great black male for home work !!. IM GETTING FRANCIS !!.