Hi everyone! Daenerys Stormborn of the House Targaryen, First of her Name, Queen of the Seven Kingdoms, the Andals, the Rhoynar, and the First Men, Queen of Meereen, Khaleesi of the Great Grass Sea, the Unburnt, Breaker of Chains and Mother of Dragons was born on May 5th, 2019 and joined our household on August 23rd, 2019. Since then, we have learned that she is EXTREMELY photogenic and loves to pose.
Dany was the last of her clutch born to a pair of retired breeders from White Hot Dragons down in Tacoma Washington. I'm not sure how long she had been separated, but we made eye contact and it was love at first sight. She doesn't super love hands, but she tolerates them and prefers to nestle up on a t-shirt or a pair of jeans in the sun.
Speaking of which, she absolutely LOVES to be outside. I've been avoiding letting her walk into the grass (only because I am unsure of what goes on it, as I don't maintain the lawn), but I've been diligent about giving her at least a half hour of natural sunlight each day provided it is over 70 degrees and she really seems to love it.
Confession: I am a nervous new parent. This isn't my first reptile, but it is my first desert reptile, and so I'm doing my best to give her everything she needs.
Her first day home, she took feeders directly from the tongs and ate so much that she made herself sick the next day. Now she's being a little pickier and won't eat unless she's given an opportunity to hunt around her cage. She hasn't pooped yet, but from what I read, that can be normal for a new baby in a new environment. She's still very alert and curious -- she and the cat like to have stare downs from across the room.
It's only been a few days, but I can confidently say that she is getting me through a very difficult time in my life right now. Having her to care for is keeping me on a schedule that I haven't been keeping because of various life factors, and I couldn't be more proud or grateful.
More soon. She has a vet appointment next week.
Dany was the last of her clutch born to a pair of retired breeders from White Hot Dragons down in Tacoma Washington. I'm not sure how long she had been separated, but we made eye contact and it was love at first sight. She doesn't super love hands, but she tolerates them and prefers to nestle up on a t-shirt or a pair of jeans in the sun.
Speaking of which, she absolutely LOVES to be outside. I've been avoiding letting her walk into the grass (only because I am unsure of what goes on it, as I don't maintain the lawn), but I've been diligent about giving her at least a half hour of natural sunlight each day provided it is over 70 degrees and she really seems to love it.
Confession: I am a nervous new parent. This isn't my first reptile, but it is my first desert reptile, and so I'm doing my best to give her everything she needs.
Her first day home, she took feeders directly from the tongs and ate so much that she made herself sick the next day. Now she's being a little pickier and won't eat unless she's given an opportunity to hunt around her cage. She hasn't pooped yet, but from what I read, that can be normal for a new baby in a new environment. She's still very alert and curious -- she and the cat like to have stare downs from across the room.
It's only been a few days, but I can confidently say that she is getting me through a very difficult time in my life right now. Having her to care for is keeping me on a schedule that I haven't been keeping because of various life factors, and I couldn't be more proud or grateful.
More soon. She has a vet appointment next week.