Meet C.J. (Cactus Jack, because he is such a pri..... prickly)

[xp29]

I love that name!

Thank you ......
We live in Las vegas so when he is black bearding we'll dub him Black Jack

 

[xp29]

We are already making progress he tried to bite and I threw a hornworm in his mouth. he went crazy for 2nd one and ate if from hand!!!

These are from this morning after hornworms

 

[NickAVD]

We are already making progress he tried to bite and I threw a hornworm in his mouth. he went crazy for 2nd one and ate if from hand!!!
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These are from this morning after hornworms

This is great news, he looks so happy!

 

[ChileanTaco]

Thank you for updating us on this
Btw.: "Cactus" was also one of the names shortlisted for who then became "Taco".

 

[xp29]

I haven't treated his eye yet today, I went to 4 different stores but couldn't find eyedroppers. I have some more new ones here somewhere if I can find them. I'm hoping when he gets sleepy he'll be easier to handle.

 

[ChileanTaco]

I'd like to know how old he is?
He looks somewhat thin and long legs, long tail to me - but this could be deceptive because of camera perspective or not taking into account his (unknown) age correctly.

 

[xp29]

I'd like to know how old he is?
He looks somewhat thin and long legs, long tail to me - but this could be deceptive because of camera perspective or not taking into account his (unknown) age correctly.

I'm guessing him between 3 and 6 months. I meant to ask them the day I got him but it was crazy busy and I didn't get a chance. He was at the shop for 6 to 8 weeks I think. Long enough the he put on some size while he was there.
He is thin and with spindly legs but they said he was eating good for them salads and all.
I doctored his eye after lights out. He put up a little fight but not near as much as when he is fully awake.
It's going to take some serious time and patience with this little one I think.

 

[xp29]

I'd like to know how old he is?
He looks somewhat thin and long legs, long tail to me - but this could be deceptive because of camera perspective or not taking into account his (unknown) age correctly.

I went back to the shop today and was told as far as he knew that he is 6 months old. I was guessing between 3 and 6 so I was fairly accurate

 

[OctoberSky37]

I would say get some falconry gloves he won’t be able to bite or claw through them and it will allow you to hold him and for Cactus to get used to being picked up and held and such.

 

[xp29]

I would say get some falconry gloves he won’t be able to bite or claw through them and it will allow you to hold him and for Cactus to get used to being picked up and held and such.

When he trys to bite I shove food in his mouth. He's figuring that out so now he mostly snaps his mouth closed lol. He did nip me this evening but barely. And it was my fault for messing with him (I was trying to check his eye) but he is getting better. Once I manage to pick him up, he'll usually set and let me hold him.

 

[Rocky2022]

I've finally made it. Whew my legs were getting tired walking around looking for him lol


Awwwwwb this is awesome

 

[Rocky2022]

Yup, I won the bet but we can call it even because we all knew lol.

 

[xp29]

Yup, I won the bet but we can call it even because we all knew lol.

Yeah but you were betting on a sure thing AND had the inside track