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

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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:
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Discovering there are girls in those tanks up above, he has a great black beard for such a skinny boy:
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On the couch, he's got a pretty diamond pattern on his back:
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Hope you enjoy
Deb and my six dragons :D :shock: :shock: :shock: :cry: :cry: :( :love5:
 

JangoMom

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Welcome back! Missed ya :) Sorry to hear about your nephew's arm.. glad he's doing better. Nathan broke both bones in his left arm when he was 3.. it was the most horrible thing I ever experienced (he fell off the chair trying to reach a toy car when I had my back turned) . Then when we had to go get it placed and set.. that was even worse! I just hope it never happens again. Anyways.. hope all is well.. take care
 

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Nothing much phases Ryder, he was just unhappy that he couldn't get on the trampoline, but that will come. I was over there on Monday for 4 hours and kept him busy, then he had a friend come over and they played games. He told me it doesn't hurt. His mom kept him home yesterday as he had to keep putting his arm in the air, for circulation, but I think he's at school today, so that will keep him occupied! I'll catch up with his mom tonight and see how he's been faring. He's a real trouper and he's 7, so older than Nathan, that just have been awful, poor kid.

Hi Michele,

There will be more pics later this week, I'm still a bit jet lagged from the trip to Quebec and I'm not as organized in the am, but I will take pics of everyone tomorrow. Hope all is well with your gang, and I did unlock your thread.

It's time for morning chores, so I'm off, talk to you all later!
 

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Well I had to take the day off today, by the time it was time to get ready for work, I could hardly move. So I did take pics of everyone & a few extra of Rubio for Matt, then I went to bed & slept for a good part of the day with Gabriel, he was feeling a bit left out. So here are the pics.

First a few from my trip, this is my aunt and uncle (my mom's sister) at this great restaurant, we took them out to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary, which is tomorrow. It was a small Italian restaurant & the food was great:

My sister with my uncle:

My mom and dad:


My sis, b-I-l and I went to old Quebec City on Saturday night and listened to this singer, he was singing Louis Armstrong songs with a French accent & he sure could play that trumpet:


And my nephew Ryder with his cast:

Plus a lot of new teeth growing in, he wasn't unhappy because he wasn't in pain :lol:

And now for Rubio:
Asleep on his log:

You can see the shed on his back, that came off today:

To stay in his hide or not, that is the question :lol:


Titan, asking for more worms. This is his bad side, I think he's improving slowly but surely:

"So wherez the wormz Mom?"


Lonzo resting on his log, keeping an eye on Didi:


Leo "Isz this my bestest side, Mom?"

I love his yellow face!


Didi has found a new place to hang out on the ramp, he just loves this big black pillow, I think it's the ridges :lol:

He stayed on it almost all day today:


Gabriel destroying his little village :lol: He loves those little houses:

Then, he'll just sit with his arm on the first house. He does this all the time!


Rocco in his favourite spot, he loves the back of his tank:


Bunny on her hide, deciding if she needs to sleep more:

Then playing on her stick, she finally did decide to go back to sleep behind her leaves:


And Matt, I'll take more pics of Rubio on the weekend!
 

JangoMom

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Awww! Love all the pictures :D Titan is just like Jango when it comes to worms.. I give Jango 5 to 6 super worms at lunch time and when they're gone he looks at me like "whut? No mores? I wuntz more pweaze" :lol:
 

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Thanks for the pics, Deb. I can see the resemblance in the women in your family. I'm so glad you enjoyed your trip. The boys (and girl) look great. I never realized that Gabriel has such a gentle, handsome face.
 

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Aww thanks both of you, yes, Titan is an eater, he stuffs his face at every opportunity but he's also still growing, so I let him eat all he wants. He's usually pretty good with his greens, too.

You think so Esther? He's so unique in his looks, I've never seen a beardie like him. He spends a lot of time in his tank, too, as I can't get them all out in the am before I go to work, so Lonzo usually gets more time out than the others, being the oldest. Didi then stays out for the day, as he doesn't hide like the others do, and he's living on the ramp right now, which is just loves, he feels it's his. Because Gabriel is in my bedroom, he gets lots more snuggles than the others, he even had a nap with me this afternoon, he stays on the pillow next to me when I sleep and never strays. He's such a sweetie and I'm very glad I rescued him.
 

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I agree with Esther, I can definitely see the resemblance as well.

Also, Ryder looks so much like my cousins Jake and Adam did at that age. So cute! I was wondering when I saw that pic: "How did Deb get a pic of my cousins...when were they ever in a cast? Oh wait, it's Ryder!" :lol:

Rubio sure is a handsome little...big devil.

It might just be me, but Titan kind of looks like a mini Rubio to me.

I won't lie, I think Didi and Gabriel are my two faves :love5: So handsome

Rocco has some really interesting/cool colorations.

Little Bunny looks like: "Oh no! I've been spotted!"
 

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Thanks Liz, glad to hear you have favourites! I can honestly say they're all my favourites, Rubio a bit more because he was my first baby and Gabriel because he's my napping buddy, Didi because I love when he's a Diva but he sure has issues when I'm not around! Lonzo was my 2nd beardie, so he's very special, too. And Leo because he's my Sir Velcro and won't let go when I snuggle him. Titan also because he's now my baby, even though I don't think he'll look babyish for much longer!

So you enjoyed Ryder's picture? He's so full of energy, that cast wasn't stopping him doing much, just not allowed on the trampoline. I'm sure he went to school yesterday, that must have been interesting!

And Matt, there will be more pics of Rubio this weekend, promise!
 

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They were both my favorites, but I never wanted to say anything thinking I had to have one favorite. I couldn't, their personalities are just so darn cute! I love the trouble makers and divas :lol:

I need to find a picture of my cousins at that age. So much like Ryder.
 
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