Gizmo "The Burninator" - Pics added 4/27 (Day at the park)

I've decided to use this thread to chronicle the (mis)adventures of Gizmo... enjoy.


Post 1: 3/12
Tonight was the first time I gave him a bath... I've had him about a week (he had a bath a week ago tomorrow)... I've been giving him a chance to get used to me before I dragged him out to a big bathtub (his old mom just washed him in a little bowl).

After a few initial minutes of panicking, he ended up happily scooting around. He even came over to my hand to get picked up at the end! :love10:

Gave him some Calciworms and a few Superworms as a treat for being so good.

Glamor shot!

 

[abtrfli]

Today marks one month since I brought my Gizmo home. What can I say, it's been an interesting, eventful, wonderful month for the both of us!

Definitely become a slave, but happy to do it. :laughing6: :whip:

 

[abtrfli]

Yesterday I took Gizmo on his first adventure outside... we went to the beach. I brought his new carrier, and put him on his leash just in case he flipped out after seeing a seagull or something.

I tested the leash indoors first, and he actually took to it well. Only scratched his back leg at it once, then proceeded to ignore it... only time he pulled against it was when he kept trying to climb/jump off the edge of the couch. I must say, a lizard leash is the most wonderful invention! It makes it less stressful for me when we're sitting on the couch together.

Leash test #1

Leash success!

A wonderful discovery on beach day: my Mazda 6 comes with the BEST lizard perch EVER! It's like it was made for him!

Still in the garage - I love how bright his colors look!

He very patiently just sat there for a minute, then settled in and watch everything go by. No attempts at escape! I think he likes it 8)

Sunbathing.

A little closer up....

He put up a fight when I decided it was time to leave, and tried to run off through the sand.. good thing I had that leash lol. I'm glad he was able to get some real sun for a change. Can't wait for summer!

 

[Jiffy]

Awww he looks so cute in his little car cubby!
And love the beach pics! So cute!

 

[spikerocks]

Gizmo is adorable. Luv how peaceful he looks at the beach. I luv my leash too! Makes a world of difference.

 

[VEGASLIZARD]

He looks like he had a good time at the beach. Wonder how much longer he'll fit into his car cubby?

 

[abtrfli]

VEGASLIZARD - I hope a long time! He looks so cute in there, and I think he likes it! Even now his tail is sneaking out, but he doesn't seem to mind. Since I don't know how old he is, I have no idea what to expect for more growing! Based on my expert guessing (lol) he is between 2 and 3 years old.

spikerocks - Thanks! I expected him to go running off across the beach, especially if he saw seagulls, heard a boat, or saw kids running all over... but he calmly relaxed there, and got a good nap out of it. He did sit and watch the palm trees for a long time - he likes to watch the trees outside at home, so maybe he's just into trees?? haha. I'm hoping he'll start to associate the leash with a trip outside, much like he associates chopsticks with worm time... it's so cute when he gets all excited and starts glass dancing "on command"!

 

[abtrfli]

Hmmm... I think Gizmo's trying to flirt a little. He's flashing some serious sexy leg.


"Well hello there. How YOU doing?"

"One not enough? How about TWO??"

Oooh la la!!! :laughhard:

 

[spikerocks]

After a great day at the beach, maybe Gizmo figured a little flirting would earn him another trip!

 

[VEGASLIZARD]

That is adorable. I especially like the first pic! LOL

 

[abtrfli]

During beardie exercise yesterday, Gizmo decided he was going to climb the screen... the best part was, once he got up to this point, he froze and just sat there looking at me like, "Now what?! HELP!!!". After I took this picture I took him down. I think he was relieved to be back on the ground! :laughhard:

 

[abtrfli]

Look how white his head is! This is the first time Giz has shed for me... so far his front and back feet have shed, and obviously his head is next. The color difference makes him look like a little alien! 8)

"Whatchu talkin' 'bout, Willis?"

 

[abtrfli]

The shed is officially starting, but in tiny parts... Right now its just the skin above both his eyes. The shed flaps look like eyebrows, and since they are loose, he looks like he's REALLY surprised... haha.

He's sitting over there bearding at the wall. Must be pretty uncomfortable... poor surprised little guy. lol.

 

[TASTIGER]

that is how sydney looks at the moment lol he tries to black beard but you cant see it. :roll:

 

[abtrfli]

TASTIGER - lol! I know what you mean! When they do get mad and turn black, all I can think is "awww... how cute...", and now, them he tries to turn black at me and only gets to a mild gray, all I can think is "awww... how sad." :laughhard:

 

[abtrfli]

Pics from this morning of the shed progress so far.