yeah i didnt think he is the size he should be.
i will enjoy him no matter what size he is, maybe he may grow a bit more but he may not. it could also be that the petshop didnt actually know his age and just gave me a quick round the park figure, so he may not be as old as they said *fingers crossed* but they deffinately havent cared for him properly i would say.
i will try him with the earth worm tonight and see how he gets on with it.

thanks for your help again Grif