Hello!

[Allan1124]

We just got a cooper almost a week ago. He was born March 8th and be described as an orange tiger. He's sweet and silly and will hopefully be bffs with our golden retriever! He loves to poop outside so far, (thank goodness). But all the advice is welcome for this is our first. Still not sure on the sex. We had some trouble getting his basking temps right. But we're good now! What are some good greens for babies? (He loved a few pieces of bell pepper)

 

[CooperDragon]

Good name! My first dragon was Cooper too. Don't worry too much about veges when he's so young. Give him a salad every day and try to hand feed a bit and get him used to it as a food source but they tend to prefer bugs until they get older and their growth slows down. Chopped up squash and turnip greens and collard greens tend to be favorites. I've also had good luck with chopped bell pepper and green beans. They all have different preferences though so it takes some trial and error. If you have a roach colony, they love eating the leftover salads at the end of the day. Here's a list with some additional ideas to try out http://www.beautifuldragons.com/Nutrition.html

 

[Allan1124]

Good name! My first dragon was Cooper too. Don't worry too much about veges when he's so young. Give him a salad every day and try to hand feed a bit and get him used to it as a food source but they tend to prefer bugs until they get older and their growth slows down. Chopped up squash and turnip greens and collard greens tend to be favorites. I've also had good luck with chopped bell pepper and green beans. They all have different preferences though so it takes some trial and error. If you have a roach colony, they love eating the leftover salads at the end of the day. Here's a list with some additional ideas to try out http://www.beautifuldragons.com/Nutrition.html

Thank you! We plan on getting another one this summer! My husband doesn't want to hog him from the 3 kids! This site is one of the best around for advice and finding information.

 

[Dragondan]

Cooper and tide-arak look alot alike. Dose he have clear claws or are they dark7

If there close i can tell you arak is a trans hypo citrus leatherback

 

[Allan1124]

Cooper and tide-arak look alot alike. Dose he have clear claws or are they dark7

If there close i can tell you arak is a trans hypo citrus leatherback

Our breeder said he was an orange tiger