Barrie is just visiting.....or is he?

[Catherine]

Barrie is not leaving here. The only reason I would have returned him would be if I couldn't manage him. He is a big lizard and he could be a problem to handle.

He has strong jaws and he could give a nasty bite and his claws are long and could scratch.  I am always going to be careful with him. I don't put my hand near his face when he is eating. I speak to him before I touch him.  I pick him up from behind by putting my hand under him. I don't reach my hand in front of him to grab him. I need to always respect that he is a big meat eating lizard with strong instincts.
He is being a real sweetheart for me. I am able to work on his health issues and he is very cooperative. His infected leg is clearing up nicely. I still need to work on his eyes daily. It just takes a few minutes to clean them and then he feels better. I see no sign of aggression. He lets me put a harness on him and then I can have him run around on a leash.

I think we get along beautifully. I love what he is as a lizard and I hope we can walk outside in the hot weather.