Ads for very sick bearded dragons

[dragontamer13]

Hope all goes well!

 

[Spikey92]

I've texted the Craigslist poster to say I'm interested and trying to arrange transport.

I have made positive contact and I'm working on getting more details.

Loiosh's Mom

Fingers crossed! Please keep us updated! And thank you so much for being willing to help this guy out.
I am in Canada so I cant help you guys with the transport.Otherwise i def would'

 

[LLBlue]

I hope you hear from them soon about this poor little guy. I am in the area, although I am a bit indisposed for the next few weekends, unfortunately.

 

[JulieGeek]

Thanks for all the support.

The owner and I are going to ship "it" :? so no need for a rescue train.

Keep me and the dragon in your thoughts and prayers, if you would.

Loiosh's Mom

 

[AHBD]

Hi Julie...that is so nice of you to take this dragon. Here are a few things to think of before shipping. Ask the person to Google the " Shipyourreptiles " site to see how to pack. What will your temps. be from departure state and where you live ? If a heat pack is needed, will they have one that is made for shipping animals [ brand name is Uni heat ] If not, will they use a Walmart type { Hot hands " warmer ?] There is a big difference, because the " hot hands can get VERY hot and may be too hot for the box. Any heat pack should be wrapped in newspaper and not allowed to be in contact with the animal. It can be taped to the inside top of the styrofoam lid. And then ask if it's being shipped UPS or Fedex overnight for next morning delivery. Some people don't use that option to save a few dollars and the dragon is on the truck for longer period of time. Be SURE they don't choose the 2 day option or USPS [ postal service ] they can be VERY unreliable even if you use the next day delivery. So....I just thought I'd throw that out to you.

 

[JulieGeek]

Thank you SO much for the information. The owner has no idea what she's doing. I'm still not sure this is going to work. If it goes, it'll be because I managed rather entire transaction through shipyourreptiles.com...

 

[Blinksmama]

I'm saying a little prayer for you and the little guy I hope he survives being shipped, the poor wee thing, how can someone be so ignorant????

Best of luck!!!
Amy

 

[w0554096]

Good luck to you and the little guy. Keep us posted on your progress. I'm crossing my fingers that all goes well.

 

[diamc]

We are all routing for you and the little one. Hope everything goes smoothly.

 

[JulieGeek]

OK. The little one is on his way. He's supposed to arrive by 10:30 AM tomorrow morning. Please pray he arrives alive. The owner said he was eating well and recovering from being attacked by his adult female.

Loiosh's Mom

 

[w0554096]

That's great that he's on his way. Keep us posted! Can't wait to see some pictures of the little guy. Maybe a before and after shot?

 

[NatashaDawn]

Did he make it to you Loiosh's Mom?

 

[JulieGeek]

OK--he's here. (I call him "he" because I don't know any differently... ;^)

Dear Lord in heaven, he's skinny. I'll post a picture soon, but--wow--he's skinny. If you looked up "emaciated", you'd see this little one. :|

But he's here now. He's had a brief soak, he's nice and toasty, and he's picked his head up and he's looking around.

Oh my gosh! He's eating! He just sucked down half-a-dozen Phoenix worms, a butter worm, and 1 mL of Carnivore Care/Jump Start. Wow! Didn't expect that!

Now he's sleeping. He seems weak and a little uncoordinated. More later...

Loiosh's (& ??) Mom

 

[Oki05]

Aw so happy he made it please do post pics its so sad he is so skinny

 

[AHBD]

So he made it ? Wow, that's great ! I'm sure he is stressed but that's really a good sign that he ate ! Please be very careful not to overfeed ....he can throw it all up just as easy as it went down. What you fed him is enough for now, you can try a little bit more later on, but I wouldn't give another butterworm, maybe just one of those a day. The Phoenix worms + Critical Care will be good for him now. As you see how he handles that amount you can add more after several days. Hopefully he'll digest everything well. Small Crickets or dubias would be ideal as well. Keep his baths short, supervised + warm. Pat him dry completely + right back in the tank. Hoping the little one does well for you....what an adventure for this baby.