Reptile show

Today we were at a small local reptile/exotic pet show.

(No, not with Taco. Don't want to expose him to such unusual things, and I even hadn't known whether pets can enter.)

The fun thing was that:
1. The leatherback. For the first time we saw a leatherback bearded dragon in real, and touched it.
2. Snakes and lorikeets. Before going there, I asked my husband whether he'd dare touching a snake this time. He said "maybe, if it's body temperature is down". There was a quite relaxed boa. I saw my husband was quite happy that it was behind glass and not (yet) taken out. They took the boa out, I touched it, he said "rather not". He instead went for the parrots, and they had some lorikeets. He was asked if he wants to have one sit on his hand - yes, of course. This seemed as the easier thing for him, but just seemed, as: The lorikeet went to his shoulder and started preening his hair, then carefully went on to do a full-ear cleaning on him Not just a nibble, that long black tongue went into the ear and checked each part for a minute or so. I guess he hadn't expected such a thing happening (I had however expected it somewhat, from the birds I had when I was younger). I'd have to admit that my husband has rather large ears... That bird had fun!
I bet touching the boa would have been an easier experience then the "bird spa"

 

[xp29]

Today we were at a small local reptile/exotic pet show.

(No, not with Taco. Don't want to expose him to such unusual things, and I even hadn't known whether pets can enter.)

The fun thing was that:
1. The leatherback. For the first time we saw a leatherback bearded dragon in real, and touched it.
2. Snakes and lorikeets. Before going there, I asked my husband whether he'd dare touching a snake this time. He said "maybe, if it's body temperature is down". There was a quite relaxed boa. I saw my husband was quite happy that it was behind glass and not (yet) taken out. They took the boa out, I touched it, he said "rather not". He instead went for the parrots, and they had some lorikeets. He was asked if he wants to have one sit on his hand - yes, of course. This seemed as the easier thing for him, but just seemed, as: The lorikeet went to his shoulder and started preening his hair, then carefully went on to do a full-ear cleaning on him Not just a nibble, that long black tongue went into the ear and checked each part for a minute or so. I guess he hadn't expected such a thing happening (I had however expected it somewhat, from the birds I had when I was younger). I'd have to admit that my husband has rather large ears... That bird had fun!
I bet touching the boa would have been an easier experience then the "bird spa"

I love reptile shows

 

[ChileanTaco]

@xp29
I also do. However, only had rarely the chance to visit one. That's also why I've seen a leatherback only on pictures before. (I can now understand why people with a leatherback put them under their t-shirts or close to the neck I won't do that with Taco, too spiky.)
We once were visiting a large one while living in the US. Compared to that, this one was rather small and more for people, I guess, who haven't been in contact with (pet) reptiles yet - they're rare here, you'd have to buy them in special reptile stores (also, they didn't sell anything at this one, no pets and no equipment) and won't see them when picking up your dog and cat supplies from a "normal" pet store, and here is also no zoo or such. It should be approx. once per year; we had missed the previous one as things aren't well announced here.

 

[xp29]

@xp29
I also do. However, only had rarely the chance to visit one. That's also why I've seen a leatherback only on pictures before. (I can now understand why people with a leatherback put them under their t-shirts or close to the neck I won't do that with Taco, too spiky.)
We once were visiting a large one while living in the US. Compared to that, this one was rather small and more for people, I guess, who haven't been in contact with (pet) reptiles yet - they're rare here, you'd have to buy them in special reptile stores (also, they didn't sell anything at this one, no pets and no equipment) and won't see them when picking up your dog and cat supplies from a "normal" pet store, and here is also no zoo or such. It should be approx. once per year; we had missed the previous one as things aren't well announced here.

We have kept leatherbacks from the beginning they are much easier to handle.

 

[ChileanTaco]

@xp29
I don't think of my Taco as too scratchy or so, and I love his spikes very much, and how it feels touching his back - I have kind of an obsession with textures I just don't want to put him under my shirt or so, or near my hair as he likely would get stuck

Touching the leatherback reminded me quite of touching a fence/ sand lizard (lacerta agilis, I've seen they are called "sand lizard" in the US, and their German name "Zauneidechse" translates to "fence lizard").

Btw., that one was reddish; but my Spanish isn't good enough yet to ask for details. (I understood that they described that dragon as breed to feel softer to the touch, and I was able to tell them that I also have one which is more like the other one they were also showing. I also understood that they said the dragons they were showing are male as for keeping a female you would need a special permit here. That, however, I likely understood as I was already knowing that and so had a better idea of what they talked about in Spanish from certain cue words )

 

[xp29]

@xp29
I don't think of my Taco as too scratchy or so, and I love his spikes very much, and how it feels touching his back - I have kind of an obsession with textures I just don't want to put him under my shirt or so, or near my hair as he likely would get stuck

Touching the leatherback reminded me quite of touching a fence/ sand lizard (lacerta agilis, I've seen they are called "sand lizard" in the US, and their German name "Zauneidechse" translates to "fence lizard").

Btw., that one was reddish; but my Spanish isn't good enough yet to ask for details. (I understood that they described that dragon as breed to feel softer to the touch, and I was able to tell them that I also have one which is more like the other one they were also showing. I also understood that they said the dragons they were showing are male as for keeping a female you would need a special permit here. That, however, I likely understood as I was already knowing that and so had a better idea of what they talked about in Spanish from certain cue words )

My favorite morph is Dunner. They are exactly opposite of leatherback back. They are more spikey and rangey.
Leatherbacks should not be bred together it creates silkies.

 

[ChileanTaco]

My favorite morph is Dunner.

Also
I personally like a rugged, wild look and what I like about my Taco/ beardies is parts looking like a being straight from nature with some wild and independent behavior, but also a pet and "your little cute one"

 

[NickAVD]

Today we were at a small local reptile/exotic pet show.

(No, not with Taco. Don't want to expose him to such unusual things, and I even hadn't known whether pets can enter.)

The fun thing was that:
1. The leatherback. For the first time we saw a leatherback bearded dragon in real, and touched it.
2. Snakes and lorikeets. Before going there, I asked my husband whether he'd dare touching a snake this time. He said "maybe, if it's body temperature is down". There was a quite relaxed boa. I saw my husband was quite happy that it was behind glass and not (yet) taken out. They took the boa out, I touched it, he said "rather not". He instead went for the parrots, and they had some lorikeets. He was asked if he wants to have one sit on his hand - yes, of course. This seemed as the easier thing for him, but just seemed, as: The lorikeet went to his shoulder and started preening his hair, then carefully went on to do a full-ear cleaning on him Not just a nibble, that long black tongue went into the ear and checked each part for a minute or so. I guess he hadn't expected such a thing happening (I had however expected it somewhat, from the birds I had when I was younger). I'd have to admit that my husband has rather large ears... That bird had fun!
I bet touching the boa would have been an easier experience then the "bird spa"

I like reptile shows too, but I have to go to another city for that. I read your post and realized that I will definitely go to the next show.

 

[xp29]

Just always remember to shower before handling your beardies after the show. Some stuff like avd could be carried home.

 

[ChileanTaco]

@xp29
Absolutely, I do that always (also when handling the owner's pets at the pet store).
In addition to transmitting really dangerous stuff - which is one reason why I do so -, they can also smell that you touched another reptile.

 

[xp29]

@xp29
Absolutely, I do that always (also when handling the owner's pets at the pet store).
In addition to transmitting really dangerous stuff - which is one reason why I do so -, they can also smell that you touched another reptile.

Well we all know that beardies don't get jealous
Except at every other animal you interact with

 

[xp29]

Well we all know that beardies don't get jealous
Except at every other animal you interact with

My guys used to try to push each other off my chest