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:
 

Heisenberg

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I'm glad you will be pickimg up the meds tomorrow. My thoughts will be with you and Rubio.I know he is your baby hugs from me & Heisenberg
 

Goonie

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Oh Deb, please don't say that about yourself. You didn't want to medicate him for something that you weren't even sure he had. We all would've done the same thing.

If it's a bacterial infection, the antibiotic shots should start working right away and run its course through his system. Did the vet have a clue as to what type of infection and how Rubio got it?? Poor baby :(

Keep us posted on how he's doing.
 

CountofCasualty

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Poor Rubio. :( Give him extra snuggles from me, Deb. Sending lots and lots of love, and please do not think ill of yourself. You had no idea what that blood screen would show and you absolutely did not want to treat him for something you didn't know he had. Rubio is strong, he won't quit.
 

blondie098

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Rubio, darling, you have to get better because your mum loves you so much...

Deb ~ please don't kick yourself, most of us would have wanted to know the results first too, we don't want to treat unnecessarily with harsh meds... I hope they work fast and your snuggle buddy feels better very soon. He is such a sweet lovey, I would want to just cuddle him too!
 

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Thanks, he got his first dose this am & ate lots of carnivore care & butternut squash, had a nice long bath & he's now in his tank. I give him .03 ml of his med every 2 days & call the vet on Monday to update. Then we'll decide if he still needs a biopsy. He's now resting quietly, but doesn't seem to be in as much pain. Next is Serrepeptase, but I need my breakfast first!

Will keep you updated.
 

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I sure hope with the meds he gets to feeling better quickly. I have to hand it to you Deb, you sure take care of your babies. Lots here do. Maybe he will start perking up in a day or so, once the meds start working. You and Rubio are still in my prayers for a speedy recovery for him.
 

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Thanks Tonya & Blue Dragon,

So in total he ate twice & ate 36 ml of Carnivore Care & butternut squash baby food. Gave him all his supplements, too and he's dozing but with his head up. Had a nice soak, too. So hopefully tomorrow is another good day. I have to go to my doc for test results and to my mom's for lunch. My aunt & uncle are here for 2 weeks, but tomorrow is the last day they'll be at my mom's, so I'm taking advantage to see them. I might cut it all short & come home at 2p, but then again I might stay. I'll give Rubio all his supplements when I get home, regardless of the time, then back to normal on Saturday.

Saturday Didi is to the vet because he had an abcess in his mouth that was treated, but I think it's coming back, plus I need more Nolvadent for him because a bug got into the one I had.

Then Rubio is back to the vet next Thursday as he'll have had 4 shots by then & she wants to see him. I also have to call in Monday to let them know how he's faring, but looks like the shots are already doing him well.

Thank goodness the other four are doing fine! But I'm going to get fecals done on everyone in April when I can afford it. I don't think they have any parasites, but just in case. Always something with my crew!
 

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sweetiepie9":3pvrjts6 said:
Saturday Didi is to the vet because he had an abcess in his mouth that was treated, but I think it's coming back, plus I need more Nolvadent for him because a bug got into the one I had.
How long ago was the abscess treated? Did you have it tested?

sweetiepie9":3pvrjts6 said:
Then Rubio is back to the vet next Thursday as he'll have had 4 shots by then & she wants to see him. I also have to call in Monday to let them know how he's faring, but looks like the shots are already doing him well.
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He had it in the summer, it burst and that's how I found it. Had shots & Nolvadent & went away, but now it's growing back, same as Titan's did. So he's to the vet on Sat am to be checked over. It doesn't even bother him, but he may need shots again, will see what the vet says. It's definitely an abcess, though, but I'll see if the vet wants it tested. Otherwise Didi is as healthy as a beardie can be.

Rubio has his head up & both eyes open, YES, so glad I went back to tday to get those meds.
 

Heisenberg

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I'm so glad to hear that the shot for Rubio started to work already. I hope he is backto 100% healthy soon. Your dragons are lucky to have you, you are a great mom
 

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Sounds like Rubio is improving already, the antibiotics will get into his system quickly. Glad to hear that and good job. :p I'll bet the Serrapeptase, Carnivore Care, squash & supplements are helping too as well as the bath. You take such great care of all your babies. Sounds like he is quite comfortable.

I remember when Didi had the abscess. Hopefully it will be permanently cleared up after this next treatment if your vet feels it's needed.

Your crew keeps you busy. Hope they will all be nice & healthy very soon so you can relax again and also give your checkbook a break too.

Have a good time visiting with your mom, dad, aunt & uncle.
 
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