Introducing Mrs. Fluffy Bunny

[codenamemama]

I know, I know, it's a goofball name. We'll see if it sticks.
We purchased Mrs. Fluffy Bunny yesterday at a reptile show. She is already loved and seems to fit in well. I appreciate the forums and the website - this is all new to us!

Day one with a reptile by Dionna, on Flickr

 

[MelPatt]

Congrats!! Did you get Mrs. Bunny at the White Plains show? We went yesterday and it was fantastic!!

 

[codenamemama]

We are in Kansas City, I think it's just called the KC Reptile show

 

[dezismom]

Welcome to the forum! Miss F.B. looks very comfortable already. There are many Beardie lovers here who will be happy to answer any questions you have, so please feel free to ask. My recommendation is to read the posts on beardie care as much as possible, and educate yourself.Pay special attention to nutrition and UVB lighting..there is alot to learn about caring for a beardie, but they are completely worth it! They become wonderful companions!

 

[MelPatt]

Gotcha! I was shocked at how many people there were at the reptile show, I've never been to a trade show of any kind...it was AMAZING!!

 

[dezismom]

I always wanted to go to a show, they sound so great. But we live in the hindterlands, and shows are far away. It is definitely on my list of things to do, though. Mrs. B has lovely markings. She looks very healthy and obviously has been handled...a great first time beardie!

 

[MelPatt]

It was crazy!!! I've never seen so many different kinds of animals so close together at the same time!

 

[dezismom]

That sounds amazing! I would be that obnoxious person, who wanted to fondle all the critters, ha, ha! I would spend all day there. And probably come home with some purchase, if not an animal, a fancy new viv, or beardie equipment. My husband is probably delighted that no shows come around here. He likes my beardies, because I love them so much, but he is not a real animal person, like I am...He has learned to feed them live feed, in case I need a back up, which I think is pretty good.

What made you decide to get a beardie? Have you seen other beardies, and thought about it? I had never intended to get a reptile as a pet. We purchased him for our nephew, who really wanted one. But after a few days, the interest was gone. I could not have any animal neglected in my home, so I became an accidental Beardie mom. It is the best accident ever! Dezi has so much personality, and to my surprise, he is very smart, cuddly and communicates well. (after I learned his body language and little sounds) Who knew?

Now, he travels with us everywhere, and is a real family member. Even our vacations are planned with Dezi in mind. We had our RV rewired so he has heat and UV B light 24/7. They travel easily. For overnights, his dog travel bag is also where he sleeps..with a heating pad under it, and a hot water bottle for warmth. He has been socialized since he was small, so he loves new people and places.

I have to ask: what is the story behind Mrs. Bunny's name? "Mrs. Fluffy Bunny" is not a name I would usually associate with a beardie, ha, ha! I am guessing your child had some input, there? And how is Mrs. B, today?

DeziLu shows off his travel bag...

 

[codenamemama]

Welcome to the forum! Miss F.B. looks very comfortable already. There are many Beardie lovers here who will be happy to answer any questions you have, so please feel free to ask. My recommendation is to read the posts on beardie care as much as possible, and educate yourself.Pay special attention to nutrition and UVB lighting..there is alot to learn about caring for a beardie, but they are completely worth it! They become wonderful companions!

Thank you so much!!

 

[codenamemama]

That sounds amazing! I would be that obnoxious person, who wanted to fondle all the critters, ha, ha! I would spend all day there. And probably come home with some purchase, if not an animal, a fancy new viv, or beardie equipment. My husband is probably delighted that no shows come around here. He likes my beardies, because I love them so much, but he is not a real animal person, like I am...He has learned to feed them live feed, in case I need a back up, which I think is pretty good.

What made you decide to get a beardie? Have you seen other beardies, and thought about it? I had never intended to get a reptile as a pet. We purchased him for our nephew, who really wanted one. But after a few days, the interest was gone. I could not have any animal neglected in my home, so I became an accidental Beardie mom. It is the best accident ever! Dezi has so much personality, and to my surprise, he is very smart, cuddly and communicates well. (after I learned his body language and little sounds) Who knew?

Now, he travels with us everywhere, and is a real family member. Even our vacations are planned with Dezi in mind. We had our RV rewired so he has heat and UV B light 24/7. They travel easily. For overnights, his dog travel bag is also where he sleeps..with a heating pad under it, and a hot water bottle for warmth. He has been socialized since he was small, so he loves new people and places.

I have to ask: what is the story behind Mrs. Bunny's name? "Mrs. Fluffy Bunny" is not a name I would usually associate with a beardie, ha, ha! I am guessing your child had some input, there? And how is Mrs. B, today?

DeziLu shows off his travel bag...

The reptile show was insane - SO MANY animals! We got to cuddle bearded dragons, hedgehogs, chameleons, and we saw so many more.

We all kind of landed on Bunny because I've had several other animals with names like that - my childhood cat was "Dog Dog," and I had a cockatiel named "Kitty Cat." My husband actually came up with Bunny, and the kids added Mrs. Fluffy

I'm so happy to hear that they are good travelers! We travel quite a bit, and I was already wondering who I could trust to dragon-sit.

It also helps me to know that we're doing ok to socialize her. Of course the kids' friends want to say hello, and I'm torn between letting her have time/space since she's new, and allowing them to pet her for a minute. Since she's obviously feeling ok (eating, cuddling, etc.), I think we'll keep going as we've been going!