Nathaniel, Cierra, Castiel, Freya, Grrl; RIP GABRIEL

We never expected to get another dragon, but our neighbours next door wanted to give away Cleo, as he was called. We'd babysat him before, he's such a sweetheart. We nicknamed him Velcro because when he snuggles he never wants to go back to his viv, he hangs on as if he's made out of velcro.

So here he is. Today was his first day with us. He ate 13 supers and ate some squash, not bad for the first day he was here. He's only in a 30 gallon tank, which will be ok for now. He's 18" long but weighs only 200g. We figure he's probably 2 yrs old. Our neighbours rescued him last fall, they found him and a female (which they named Puff) on Craig's list. They were in a 30 gallon dirty tank, with sand and a huge log that took up 1/2 the space in the tank. Leo was at the bottom, he was sooooo skinny. He's gained weight, but never got the attention he deserved. I took some pics today, but will take more tomorrow. I think he remembers our place as didn't get stressed as I expected. No stress marks at all. When we let him run around the living room, he noticed our girls and immediate black beard, so his hormones are working!

He had a bath this morning, had a big poop, no smell, so not worried about parasites.

So here are a few pics, he's a yellow & dark gray, light gray colour.

Under the communal power sun in the living room:

Discovering there are girls in those tanks up above, he has a great black beard for such a skinny boy:

On the couch, he's got a pretty diamond pattern on his back:

Hope you enjoy
Deb and my six dragons :shock: :shock: :shock: :love5:

 

[beardie parents]

It's interesting that some beardies have such opinions, and great personalities. They are all so different. They sure have a way of letting their opinions known.

 

[PogoLover]

She is acting "older", less baby like. More hmphy. I got her to take four worms in one sitting again today. I still have been spending a lot of time with her despite my back - I went down to feeding her twice a day instead of three times, but I make sure to put her to bed every night without fail (that means that she lays on me for an hour at around lights out time). And feeding her is at least 1/2 hour each time (not to mention that the whole family goes in there and visits with her throughout the day). She is in a room off of our kitchen/family room area and it has glass doors so she can see us out there all day long, but she is in the back of the room so that she doesn't have to feel like we are in her face all day long. When she is older, I will lower her cage and give her a ramp and she might get free roam of that room. She is still too small for that now, though.

 

[Goonie]

This is what my face basically looked like when I read the first paragraph to your post from last night:

I am so happy that Leo is slowly returning to normal, that he actually asked for roaches.

What a good boy Gabriel was for listening to you! I always knew that he understood more than he led on

Oh, that Castiel. What are we going to do with him. :dontknow:


Can you wrap a no-slip pad (like the ones that go under an area rug) to the bottom of your crutches?

 

[sweetiepie9]

Hi Gina, I was so thrilled to see Leo walking, he walks slowly but he's walking. I had him out today, but it was too late in the day and he didn't want to move. I'll be glad to get him to the vet next Friday and get the blood test done.

I know, right? Gabriel is a smart dragon He tried to attack Leo twice, the little brat, but backed off each time, for which I was very glad. This afternoon Gabriel was out when I went to the chrio, then I had Nathaniel out so they could all bob each other & then I had Castiel out with Leo on my chest & had a nap on the lazyboy. It was a good afternoon

 

[sweetiepie9]

I just talked to Denise Bushness and her Ming has passed away at almost 16 years old. She was upset but he got to such a good age, you can only celebrate his long life. She wanted me to let you know as her computer died & couldn't make a post herself.

I've got everyone up today, baths, food, supplements. I've got all the boys done, now it's Cierra's turn. I took time off to do my exercises on my left foot and the good news is I'm starting to feel the left side of my foot, which has been frozen since the operation. It was good to start feeling that side, as the ride side is almost back to normal.

Castiel and Nathaniel slept with me last night, they were great with snuggling, didn't try to bite each other. :love5:

My friend Joanne came over yesterday with food and helped me make my bed. Now to figure out how to get wash done, but that's for tomorrow.

 

[Goonie]

Oh no! Ming was Denise's baby Living to 16 years old is beyond amazing though.

That's wonderful news that you can finally feel the left side of your foot! You'll be walking in no time.

 

[sweetiepie9]

I know, Denise was feeling pretty down yesterday but she was also expecting this to happen. 16 is a long time for a dragon to live.

Yes, I did my exercises yesterday, was supposed to do them twice but I think I'm fighting a cold 'cause I slept most of the afternoon yesterday, then just didn't have the energy, I'll do better today, even though still tired.

Castiel hasn't been eating but he's not sleepy. Yesterday he got really dark, so this am, when I got up, I snuggled him on the lazy boy for an hour, well his true colours were out for sure :love5: Then he started bobbing at me and waving at Cierra, who was on the ramp. Poor guy is a bit confused :lol:

So I have to go out today, luckily I voted last week, so that's done & don't need much, crickets and some food. So I'll snuggle bug the babies until I have to leave after lunch.

 

[PogoLover]

Sorry about the cold. But it sounds like you are still having fun with your dragons. I haven't seen bobbing yet, only waving . . . and the waving means "please stop doing that!" in Pogo's language. I am laughing at the picture in my head of Castiel getting confused about whether he wanted to bob or wave and at whom :lol:

 

[sweetiepie9]

I've got Castiel on my chest right now, got most of my chores done and we're taking a break. He's deciding if he wants to stay where he is or take off...we'll see. He's licking me right now.

Eric and Tara sent us all pics of the grandkids.

This is Safara, late summer and for her 1st birthday.

Birthday girl, she was a year old on Oct 10

And Leo, he was 2 years old on Aug 2

Birthday boy

 

[beardie parents]

Wow, your grand kids look great! Safara is one year old already? then Leo is 2 now? I guess Leo is just over one year older than Safara. I am just over 2.5 years older than my brother. His daughter (my niece) turned 30 last February 21st.

 

[sweetiepie9]

Wrong post

 

[sweetiepie9]

Time sure flies, doesn't it Lori? I think my grandkids are really cute, too :love5:

 

[beardie parents]

You are right, they are cute and adorable!

 

[sweetiepie9]

So I'm in the living room and Gabriel is on my lap, bobbing at Castiel (nothing new :lol: ). So Gabriel climbs down the boot on my leg, take a jump and lands on one of the cushions on my leg walker :shock: Just about swallowed my tongue :mrgreen: Next thing I know he's jumping off the cushions, landed on the carpet, thank goodness & makes his way to the ramp but not on the top where he'll stay warm, no up the side on the cushion that's resting there. Why? Who knows. I thought my lap was more than comfy for him, so I left him to rest up from his adventures and I'm having a lie down. I'll grab him in a bit & put him back into his tank. Silly Gabriel :roll:

 

[MufasasMomMakayla]

Aww, silly little boy! XD Whenever Norberta jumps I have a heart attack, she has no sense of distance, lol. How is your foot feeling lately?