Baby Nanaki

Good Evening, everyone!

I just wanted to stop by and introduce Nanaki to everyone here on the site.

According to his caretaker, he is a Hypo Trans. Beardie with some Paradox genes floating in there as well. (His momma was a Paradox and she's gorgeous.)

I just received him a day or so ago and was surprised at how easily he settled into his temporary tank. I say temporary because I have ordered a full-sized vivarium for him and it should be arriving within the next week or so. :mrgreen:
Size wise, he measured up to about seven inches or so; I'm expecting him to add to that with that nice shed going on right now. As far as that scab y'all see on his tail, the little dumdum got his tail caught in the tank door at his caretaker's home. Thankfully, it's healing nicely and he doesn't mess with it.

Honestly though? The thing that amazed me the most was the personality attached to this little firecracker. He's perky and curious, constantly running around his tank and watching me every time I move around in my bedroom. (Stalker) He's a climber too, which...probably explains the scab. I was holding him for the first time on my bed and the little guy moved around on my hands before climbing up my arm. Nestled into my elbow for a moment before perching on my shoulder. :lol:

He's going to have his first bath with me tonight so I'll have to see how it goes. Plus, I got a nice hammock for him so I get to see how he reacts to this new item.

Hopefully I can add more to his misadventures as time goes on!

 

[CooperDragon]

I've found that the hip leashes tend to be less restrictive and easier to put on and for them to handle than the chest harnesses.

 

[DuelingPokemon]

Hip leashes? Do you have a picture of one, please Cooper?

 

[CooperDragon]

Yep. Lots of examples in this old thread https://www.beardeddragon.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=133967

 

[DuelingPokemon]

Hm, that's interesting!

I may have to swipe some of the cord my roommate has and try it out.

 

[SpacialCoogs]

I spent $5 and made my own harness with some paracord. Here's a picture.

I like the hind leg harness as she can't slip out of it easily and it doesn't constrict her neck or lungs. It is super easy, two loops and a bead to lock it in place.

 

[DuelingPokemon]

I'll have to give the hind-harness a try then when I get the chance. If I can get it together, I can get Nanaki use to it and let him roam in my room at the same time. Win win! (Note to self, have worms on hand as bribe)

What kind of fastener did you use with the paracord there?

 

[SpacialCoogs]

I used a cord lock my friend gave me.

Amazon has some
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Dsporting&field-keywords=cord+lock

 

[DuelingPokemon]

Gracias Coogs! It's very much appreciated.

 

[DuelingPokemon]

Well, I think Nanaki is going through another growth sprut; his legs and tail are starting to shed plus he's been rubbing his head up against his driftwood perch.

(Guess who's getting a soak tomorrow? )

While I was sitting by his tank and talking to him through the glass, I've noticed that his hands/feet are much bigger then they were a few days ago. Gently measured one against my thumb pad while I was holding him and he could very well wrap his claws around the entirety of my finger.

Q_Q My little baby isn't going to be little for much longer!

 

[SpacialCoogs]

Post pictures please!

 

[DuelingPokemon]

-grabs phone-

This picture is a few days old; I was letting him sit on my Yugioh pillow (Don't judge!) and attempting to make nice with him. Hadn't quite started his growth spurt just yet but was showing hints.

This is from this morning after I fed him and was talking to him through the glass. Posing all pretty and handsome. :love5: He is definitely getting bigger.

 

[SpacialCoogs]

So cute!

Mine has some great orange on her beard but she's older than Nanaki. I'll be interested to see him/her as it grows.

Have you tried sexing Nanaki?

 

[DuelingPokemon]

I think he's going to stay that warm, desert-coloring. He was a bright crimson as a baby but it looks like momma's coloring won out in the end.

I was told by his breeder that he is definitely male but I was thinking of doing the flashlight test just to satisfy my curiosity.

 

[SpacialCoogs]

It's hard to tell when they're young. I was told mine v was male. I was 99% sure he was a she after I received her. It was confirmed after she laid a clutch.

 

[DuelingPokemon]

I'll have to check then. He doesn't like his tail being handled though.

I touched it once while it was shedding and he flailed like no tomorrow. Pretty sure if he had a voice, he would have screamed: "PERSONAL SPACE BUBBLE HUMAN!"