It was a beautiful sunny warm day this morning and i went outside to have my coffee on the backyard deck and decided to take my dragon with me to enjoy some natural sunlight. My backyard backs onto 20 acres of woodland and the deck is mostly open to allow maximum sun. I put Stuart in his little harness and leash and put him on the deck to bask. She was walking around and exploring as far as the leash would permit her and found a spot she she liked and fanned herself into a pancake and closed her eyes with her head skyward. We continued to enjoy the outdoors for about 45 minutes together when i felt a SWOOOOSH just beside my head and saw a blur. I jumped and then proceeded to see Stuart in the talons of a hawk that was climbing fast with the leash trailing from her. I could see Stuart twisting her body and neck, arms flailing trying to escape but to no avail. I feel so badly for her , that i did not protect this animal from a potential threat . I just can't believe it. I have never seen birds of prey in my area before. Who would have thought this would/could happen. I have heard that a hawk can see prey from incredibly high up and dive at said prey at full speed. I have had some very bad luck with dragons so far and am not sure if i should continue pursuing to keep this kind of pet.
PLEASE people .... be careful when outdoors with your beloved pet.
Frank
PLEASE people .... be careful when outdoors with your beloved pet.
Frank