New to Beardies

[adobee13]

Thought I would say hello. I am new to the world of Beardies. I came across mine purely by accident. My boyfriend is a motorcycle fanatic and he found a rescue plea on a motorcycle forum. He got the BD for my birthday present.

When we went to pick him up I realized I had my work cut out for me. He was extremely dehydrated, thin, had not been handled in months (if at all) and his mouth was covered with stress sores.

I have owned iguanas and snakes in the past so I wasn't at a complete disadvantage but I have spent countless hours over the past 3 weeks doing research and pestering local pet stores and herp vets for advice.

We named him Tatsu. That is the Japanese word for dragon.

We moved him from a 20 gallon tank to a 55. Once he got used to the tile floor he became very active. You can't tell he has ever been neglected - except for the dislike of being held. He doesn't mind being touched as long as you don't hold him. I am working on that.

It is just a matter of time before he will look and act like a well loved beardie should.

 

[Bianca]

Welcome to the forum and good for you for rescuing that beardie! he will be much happier with you. Any questions you may have, come on here and ask-- there are a lot of experienced beardie owners on this forum who will likely be able to answer most (if not all) of them.

 

[glowgirl]

Hope you enjoy your time here honey ... AND ... WELL DONE YOU :wink:

Just be patient with your little darling ... before you know it she'll be jumping into your arm's shouting ' Cuddle's Mummy ' :lol:

If we can help in any way honey ... Remember we're only a click of the mouse away :wink:


Big Hug's ...... Glowgirl xxx