Oola (vet visit 9/18)

[OwnedByOola]

I don't have a lot to update on Oola, other than she's doing fantastic! She continues to be my sweetheart... Very gentle and friendly. I will update with some new pictures this week.

She's also oficially an "adult" now. She weighs over 600 grams and is 21 inches long! She now only wants feeders every other day, and will eat only 1-2 discoids or a half dozen superworms at a feeding. I'm thrilled that she's reached that stage; however, I wish she had a more diverse appetite! She only eats turnip greens or mustard greens and doesn't even eat squash anymore. Sigh... She's like a kid with very specific dietary taste.

And I have to mention, I really want to get a second beardie. I don't think I will, due to the extra cost and the intensive care that goes into raising another juvenile, but... It's fun to look at pictures of babies on FaunaClassifieds and dream.

 

[MBrian]

I know exactly what you mean as far as just looking at bearded dragons on fauna I do so everyday! Even though I wont be buying a second beardie I still like to look at the pictures and I thought it would stop after I got Iris but I still look on Fauna! :shock:

Oola is beautiful and huge! I don't see too many large female dragons that size hopefully Iris will grow similar!

 

[OwnedByOola]

Thanks, yeah I am surprised at how huge Oola grew to be. Her previous owner warned me she "should be a pretty big girl" but I really didn't expect her to be this big!! I don't mind at all, though. I love big beardies.

Okay as promised here are some new pictures:

Hehehe.

She always sleeps with her tongue out!

A baby picture, long before I got her!

Another little kid picture:

And here are her parents (both dragons and photos belong to Draggintails Inc.)

 

[Suzan]

OMG. She is soooo beautiful. I love the one where she is sitting. I too love big beardies.

 

[simbles]

The colouring is amazing! Nice Beardie

 

[Dooter]

Ohhhhh my GAWD. :shock: The one where she is sitting!!! I'M DYING!!!! :laughhard: :laughhard: :laughhard:

She is truly a VERY beautiful dragon!

 

[OwnedByOola]

Ohhhhh my GAWD. :shock: The one where she is sitting!!! I'M DYING!!!! :laughhard: :laughhard: :laughhard:

She is truly a VERY beautiful dragon!

Hahaha thanks! Glad I could make you laugh. I couldn't stop laughing while I was taking her picture, I felt evil.

The colouring is amazing! Nice Beardie

Thank you!


Okay guys, I need some help. I'd like to start growing my own greens for Oola, using something simple like a few indoor trays with a fluorescent striplight overhead. It's getting silly to spend $4 a week on a bag of greens that goes bad within 2-3 days. What a waste! I think she'd be happier eating fresh greens too. Does anyone do this, and have any advice?

 

[Suzan]

I dont grow my own but I do buy them. What I do is clean all greens then dry them and put them in individual containers (air tight like tupperware) seperating greens. What I do is put paper towel in container bottom then a layer of dried greens. Towel on bottom-dried greens-towel-dried greens... until container is full. I just pat them with paper towel so they still have a little water on them, this will soak up in the paper towels between layers for moisture. This keeps the greens a little moist but not wet. They will usually last almost two weeks for me. I would like to grow my own but for now this is easier for me. This is a little time consuming but in the long run It works for me. I hope this may help, if you decide not to grow. I would like to grow my own maybe in the future. Good luch with your crispy greens :lol:

 

[OwnedByOola]

Ok thank you for the salad tip! I got a crisper-type container from the store and the greens are lasting much longer, so I'll use that method for now!

Not that I need greens at the moment. Oola went into brumation about a week ago! :shock: I should have known it was going to happen. Last weekend she was in a terrible mood and even gaped at me! She had never shown aggression before, only the rare stink-eye. She refused food and had a few small poops for a few days in a row. Then she promptly went right for a cool corner and has snoozed ever since. She's of great weight and condition so We'll just deal with it. :|

 

[tgolden]

My dogs are scared of my dragon. He puffs out and they run and hide lol

 

[idcouple]

The snuggly video is awesome! I love it when she closes her eyes

 

[Momswims1]

Oh wow! What an incredibly adorable little baby! What a pretty face and I love the tail. Congratulations. Oola is amazing! I bet she totally holds your heartstrings.

 

[scm133]

OMG!!! Just found your updated picture. She has grown a lot, and is beautiful!!! My Hugo turned 6 months, and is 400 grams. I guess our babies are truly growing up!!

 

[Momswims1]

Do you mind if I set the picture of that cutie sitting like that as my desktop? That is just the funniest thing. I just want to make sure it is OK with you. I LOVE that picture!

 

[BeardieMommy3991]

Your Oola is simply GEORGEOUS! Her coloring is spectacular, and her sidebars are magnificent! Such a healthy and BIG girl! And I love her viv too! <3

Btw, I can't beleive no one else has made this reference...

Oola la!