[...The regular bite hurt enough, the last thing he'd want is a burn to go on top of it.]

I would sure hope so, otherwise I would question why trainers bother with this species in the first place.

[He's going to leave out the part about him being interested in the species saying something as well. Because he can't ever look bad, clearly.]

But I suppose I can begin with the chew toys for the time being...if it keeps it away from my body, it will be worth the extra money spent on something generally frivolous.

[That said...]

You've brought up its mother several times, what is she like now?