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    Hissing Cockroaches?.Good feeder?

    These are a new feeder item offered at my local pet store....not a chain. Just wondering before I buy them if they have any nutritional value. Thanks. Jeaane
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    Hissing Cockroaches

    Are these the same as Dubia roaches? If not are they a good feeder?....Local store is selling them and they seem relatively easy to keep. Thanks Jeanne
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    HORNWORM PUPAE (SP?)

    I HAVE ACCIDENTALLY ALLOWED 4 OR 5 HORNWORMS TO PUPATE (SP?). THEY WIGGLE WHEN POKED. LETTING THIS GO FOR CURIOSTIY SAKE BUT WONDER IF SILVER CAN EAT THE HATCHED MOTH? WASN'T SURE IF THIS SHOULD BE HERE OR IN FEEDING SECTION BUT TRYING THE BREEDERS FIRST. THANKS! JEANNE
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    Silver's New Basking Platform

    Silver needed his basking platform expanded. He has grown to12 inches and 106 grams. Here he is....sprawling out this afternoon. The tile are travertine and hold the heat as well as being good for his nails. His head is ready to shed as well. Old platform New set up Thanks Jeanne
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    Silver says....Show me your belly!

    Silver says .....I'm growing up and getting pudgy! All good, right? 11inches and 73 grams. Let's see some of those big beardie bellies!
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    Hornworm/Silkworm question

    Hornworms seem to be nutritious based on the ratio 1:4 ..why are they rated as feed occasionally as a treat on the Nutrition chart? Silver got his first silkworms and hornworms today. He ate a few of each as well as a pile of Phoenix worms. Can he eat as many of the silks as he would like...
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    Bath After Shedding?

    Silver just shed the skin off his back this afternoon. Is it a good idea to follow that up with a bath? Pre-shed Post-shed Thanks Jeanne
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    Funny Way To Eat Breakfast!

    I guess Silver was in a hurray to get his breakfast this AM! lol. Just thought some of you would get a kick out of these! Jeanne
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    Is Silver Shedding?Yes He Is Update 3-4-12

    Just wondering if this seems like Silver is getting ready to shed. The contrast between her back and legs/tail is getting more distinct by the day and very striking in the bath. I know she shed just on her head just before I got her in the beginning of January. Wondering if the oranges will...
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    Another reason to love Phoenix Worms!

    Was reading on the Phoenix Worm Store web site about the lauric acid in the worms. The acid has antimicrobial properties that battle pathogenic protozoa like coccidia and it fights lipid coated viruses like clostridium. Any opinions on whether this is hype or another reason to love them...
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    Bath Time Pics Added 2-24-12

    Does anyone's dragon doze In the tub? Water is warm. I put Silver in the tub. She holds herself up with front right foot and floats the other 3 legs. I rub under her chin and her eyes close and head droops. Water is just up to shoulders. I have to pour it by hand over her upper back. After the...
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    Hammocks

    Any opinion one way or another on hammocks? Do you put them on the cool or warm side? Have any injuries resulted from them? Do beardies instinctively take to them?
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    Weight question....

    My dragon is 9 1/2 inches nose to tail when pancaked flat out. Not sure how old he is. The store he came from said he was about six months old. Just wondering what weight is WNL for this size. Does that length correct for the age they told me?
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    Introducing Phoenix Worms

    Just got 1000 medium Phoenix worms yesterday. Silver normally eats 25-30 medium crickets a day in two sittings. Today I put the worms on his greens. He ate about 5 then gave me the stink eye for crickets. I disable the crickets and drop them one at a time into his food bowl. He ate about 7 then...
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    1000 Phoenix Worms

    My order of Phoenix worms will arrive today....Good timing because it will be 60 degrees on Cape Cod today. My question is about introducing them. Silver has been eating about 25-30 md crickets a day in 2 sittings. Very little collards. Should I feed some crickets and some worms or just the...
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    IPad....picture posting question

    Not sure what forum to post this question in...Photo bucket doesn't seem compatible with the IPad. How do I get the pics into Photobucket? I watched the demo...but need the IPad version...Any help would be appreciated. I hoped with the photo contests, this might be the place! Thanks everyone.
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    Feeding Time

    Have had Silver for just over a week. Not sure of his age ...they told me 6 mo at the store. He is 9 1/2 inches sound asleep and totally pancaked out. He eats well. I drop dusted crickets one by one into the food bowl until he walks away. Any tips on when to feed....Can he have a bath after he...
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    Phoenix Worm Store

    Just ordered a batch of Phoenix worms from the Phoenix Worm Store online. Just wondered if they'll ship from GA to MA with the temps. Guess I won't know til Monday. Any input on how many to feed 6mo old 8 in from nose to tail Beardie when they arrive. He has been eating 15-20(I lose count it...
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    Nail trimming

    Just wondering about trimming nails.....How often? What tool do you use? Or is it better to let a pro do it? Any pics, videos or links?
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    Smelly bowel movements/clean-up

    Silver has been home for 2 days now and has had 2 bowel movements...Both have been pretty stinky. Although I am happy that he is eating and very regular (3:00 both days) was wondering if the strong smell is normal and what the best way to clean them off ceramic and travertine tiles. Any cleaning...
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