Siamese twins

[beardie parents]

wow, they are amazing. Here's hoping they survive.

 

[Dooter]

They are so sweet! Good for you for giving them a chance - that makes me so happy. :love5:

 

[PonchoandDaddy]

They are precious!! I'm praying for them!! *big squeezes for tiny dragons*

 

[Esther19]

They are absolutely adorable! I don't mean to be a downer, but something in the way you talked about their clutchmates gives me the feeling that you should keep an eye on them. They might sense weakness and....
I only say this because I have a little rescue who lost his foot and half his tail to his clutchmates very early on.
I hope that nothing like that would ever happen, and I'm just hoping that "amazed" does not signal anything else but that. You are doing a great job with the little dears. It sounds like they are determined to make it work!

 

[Irwinshealth]

How are the little ones today? Have you picked out any names? Hope all is well

 

[drag0nl0v3]

They are still doing great! They other clutch mates are being watched to make sure they don't do anything. I'm going to move the twins into another tub here soon. As to names I don't have any picked out yet any suggestions??

 

[foolsgold]

Max and Lou? (Maximus or Maxine. Louis or Louise)

 

[Irwinshealth]

Glad to hear they are all doing well. I'm trying to think of names but I am having a hard time?? Not really like me I'll have to get back to you.

 

[PonchoandDaddy]

I thought Laverne (sp?) & Shirley as soon I saw them

 

[Esther19]

Great news that they are doing well! They are just amazing! Thanks for keeping us posted.

 

[fresnowitte]

Did you get them separated to their own enclosure yet?
This is very important so not to cause them any additional stress from other clutchmates.

How are they doing today?
Any luck getting them to taste any food yet?
You may have to give them licks of baby food with supplements added several times a day to help boost their appetite and build some strength.

Believe me, I hope for the best outcome for these sweet babies. If the vet could separate them, that may be their only chance to survive longer than a few weeks or so. Until then , they will probably need syringe feeding or when /if they show interest in live food it will have to be offered by hand. Barb, your beardie's are famous for their survival, what a great job you've done with them ! But a 2 headed beardie is probably a world of difference from ones attached at the belly or chest. I wasn't sure if you had one's that were in this similar condition? Hopefully they can gain enough strength to have the surgery, and their attachment is only by a small amount of skin. That would be a wonderful outcome, and one I would hope for.

Thank-you!

I actually had to feed Zak-n-Wheezie baby food on the end of a spaghetti noodle the first few feedings. My hand and the syringe seemed to be very big to them and scary because all they would do is close their eyes when I'd get near. Until they had a few tastes and realized I wasn't out to hurt them.

You are correct there is a world of difference with every set...like finger prints no two are composed the same even if they look like they are of the same structure. I also will add that ones attached like this may be a lot more time consuming to care for as they tend to have a little more mobility issues. I too will pray that their connection is not complicated.

 

[drag0nl0v3]

Thanks Barbara! I haven't tried baby food yet. I'm going to do that today. They aren't interested in anything I've given them so far. My boyfriend is setting up their cage tonight. We've had to do some rearranging. What kind of baby food should I feed them? We're new to giving dragons any. We've only had to do crested geckos.

 

[Esther19]

I would pick up some squash and some green beans. Also, turkey or chicken. Lots of folks use the chicken, but I find that the turkey blends in better with the veg. Look for the meat that has only the meat and broth, or water. Drop a dab on their noses so that they can lick it off. You may have to add some water to make it runny enough. Good luck! Keep up the good work!

 

[drag0nl0v3]

Thanks I will try that!

 

[athenacp]

Awww, they are precious! I hope they make it!