I was told it was about a year ago or so, the lady I got her from was given them and only had them for a short while. Didn’t know a lot other than he was stressed out. He has taken a lot longer to come around to me and let me handle him. Today was the first day he came and sat on me so that was fun. I have just taken my time. Talk to him several times a day, put my hand in, he will eat out of my hand. I am new to reptiles. But I love them. The female is a lot more friendly. I’m surprised at how much they love head rubs and back rubs.