Life with Samson (Previously Sunshine)

Well a lot has happend since I introduced myself! Just recently we found out that Sunshine was a he not a she! My daughter changed his name because she wanted a more masculine name so now it's Samson! He's a lso grown a bit since we got him. I measured him a few weeks after we got him and he was 9 1/2 inches. I just measured him again a few days ago and he is now 11 inches from nose to tail. Also, he has gotten a litte more comfortable with us. Everytime we take him out to play he decides to cuddle up and pass out on us! What's up with that? He loves to go outside and watch the birds up in the tree. He is such a curious little guy!! He has turned out to be such a sweet and passive little guy. He also loves to glass dance especially when the worm bin is by his tank. Having Samson has been a heck of a learning experience for me!! Everyday I learn something new about him. Beardie's are very fascinating creatures. I wanted to post some pics of him since I have not posted any in a while so you guys could see how handsome and big he's getting I love him so much! I never thought I could love a lizard this much

Samson getting some sun on 2-9-10

Samson 2-9-10

Samson watching the birds

My little one with Samson

 

[lnicholson]

This is Samson when we first got him!

 

[FaaFaa]

Sampson is a cute little guy. They are amazing aren't they?

 

[Twobeardieguy]

What a cutie!

 

[lnicholson]

Well on Friday it will be 2 months since we got Samson! Time really flies! Since I got him he has grown 2 inches and has changed a lot. I think I am finally getting used to having him around I am so glad I found this website because without you guys I would have been so lost! Samson has changed in the past week. I think he is finally getting used to us! Lately, he has more energy and he has started eating more. He is becoming one spoiled little dragon I really never thought I could love a lizard this much...he is such a fascinating creature. Here are some recent pictures of him.

Samson sleeping on my leg 2-22-10

Samson taking a bath 2-22-10

I found Samson walking around the tank with this piece of lettuce on his head! It was really funny I don't know how he got that on his head! 2-21-10

Samson sitting on his log chillin out 2-22-10

 

[lnicholson]

It has been a while since I posted an update on Samson! He is growing like a weed He had stopped growing for a few weeks so I was a little worried but then all of a sudden he started growing quite a bit. Today he measured 13 1/2 inches and was 125 grams. The last time I measured him on 3/21/10 is was 12 1/2 inches. My husband is planning his new viv but he has not started on it yet. He is going to have to because Samson looks like a giant in his current viv!!

Samson started shedding yesterday. He was really grumpy. I stuck my hand in his viv to take him out and he opened his mouth at me...didn't hiss or puff up just opened his mouth. I left him alone after that to let him cool down and then I tried again. He then let me take him out but he has been really moody So yesterday he shed his tail and today it was his legs. I was really worried today when I saw him dragging one of his legs around the viv but then I noticed he was shedding and it all made sense.

I don't think he is going to be my little guy for too much longer My baby is getting big!!!

Here are a few current pics!!!

 

[lnicholson]

This one was taken 3/29/10.

These were taken yesterday afternoon!