Our new family member!

[CEHSTJ]

Hi to you all! I am thankful for a site like this one. We went to our local bookstore to find a book about bearded dragons and they had nothing! Only one book on reptiles and no mention of bearded dragons - what a shame! We are now the proud owners (mom/dad?) of a baby bearded dragon. He/she is only a hatchling and weighs in about 2 1/2 ounces. It is about 6 inches in length from snout to tail and is a beautiful colouring. I must admit we were not as well informed about bearded dragons as I hoped we were and have come to realize that not all pet stores care about the animals they have there. Some do! I think I have spent about ten hours now researching about this little guy and if you have been to the Beardie ER forum you might have come across our situation. We are trying all we can to get it to eat and "poo". I love to just sit quietly and watch the baby even if it isn't doing anything besides breathing and sleeping. Our two boys (8 and 10 yrs old) love him as well. It was a present for our 8 years birthday (today) and it would be horrible for something to happen to the dragon. My husband is attached as well and even talks to it (when he thinks we are out of hearing range) in this high pitch voice as if talking to a human baby. That's all for now, but hope to spend some time weekly here and see what's going on. Take care everyone!

 

[LJean]

Hello and welcome!

I'm hoping your baby starts to perk up and eat (and poo) for you soon.

 

[sandyvern]

Welcome! And hopefully your baby will adjust to new home soon...and be eating and pooing more than you thought was possible

 

[dolcedragon]

Hello and welcome!
I agree, most pet stores need to brush up on their beardie info.

My husband is attached as well and even talks to it (when he thinks we are out of hearing range) in this high pitch voice as if talking to a human baby.

That made me laugh. My hubby acts like he doesn't like them, but I've caught him talking to them a couple times.

 

[CEHSTJ]

Thanks guys for the welcome. I'll post pictures when I can get them downloaded. Just a quick little note - my mom made my son a really cute birthday gift. She had taken a picture of my son holding our new beardie Smaug. Then she printed the picture and ironed it on a T-shirt with it's name underneath. He was so excited about it. He is wearing it to school tomorrow to prove to those classmates that he does have a live dragon living at home. Take care all!

 

[DaisyDragon]

haha Love the dragon t-shirt story! How cute is that?! Welcome to bd.org!

 

[braydensdad]

With you being a little concerned about your beardie not eating or pooing regularly, the first week or so are pretty rough on a beardie because they are stressed about the move. Give you little baby some time and he/she should be showing some improvement. I got my beardie Jan. 31st of this year and I was really concerned about why he wasn't eating or pooing very well. Well a couple days later he was eating and pooing on a regular basis. If you have any more questions about your beardie this is the place to ask. Have fun with your baby and I hope this helps you out some.

 

[CEHSTJ]

Thank you! It is nice to know that other people have experienced the same frustration and terrifying time with their new baby beardies! My son went off to school this morning with his new T-shirt and the same look on his face as any new "parent" would have after the birth of their child. Thanks for the welcome. I hope that all is well with your family!

 

[Ethelia]

Welcome!
Babies are SO worrying arent they? Im tackling my first baby at the moment aswell.
I do nothing but worry! Hehe Im sure you are just the same

My husband is attached as well and even talks to it (when he thinks we are out of hearing range) in this high pitch voice as if talking to a human baby.

That made me laugh. My hubby acts like he doesn't like them, but I've caught him talking to them a couple times.

Oh this is so true. My partner pretends he doesnt like them (he want a dog) but every now and then I catch him talking to Ruben referring to him as "Wuben" or "Captain Claws"
RESISTANCE IS FUTILE!

 

[Freeie]

Welcome! Thats so awsome the T shirt idea!!!

 

[ronni1221]

I demand pics of the baby!!!