update: i started really thinking about what could be the problem and i figured it out and I feel bad now for giving him such a hard time. poor little guy has unfortunately been through alot over the course of the month. first off, his initial setup was all wrong-thanks to petsmart starter kit. so the first 2 weeks were spent purchasing all the right things and getting the temps right in his viv. once everything was perfect, hurricane sandy hit and he spent two days without power or food snuggled in a ball on my chest. then, i needed to relocate him to my parents house because mine was going to be without power for a long time. he spend a week there, and then was brought back to my house. so he has endured a trip home from the petstore, a complete setup change, power outtages, food shortages, a trip to my parents house, a trip back to my house, and 2 sheds! it's really only been about 2 weeks that he's been in my house, with all the right setup, and regular feedings/baths. he's already grown alot and probably has been stressed out from all of the chaos for the beginning of his life. i feel so bad! I'm assuming now that he will have consistency in his life, his behavior will improve