@Deb:
Not a house of my own, it'll be Brett's, but I'll be renting a room from him to help pay off the mortgage. We're not really dating; technically we're exes, but sometimes it's easier just to say bf/gf because often it still feels like it, and a lot of people don't understand or "approve" of our relationship dynamic. But we both have the understanding that while we're happy together for now, we won't be together long-term.
First, as promised: a couple pics of Mr.Handsome (and his beard)!
And Miss Striker with her gorgeous colours:
Yesterday was a busy day!
Brett put in an offer on a townhouse, yay!!
We went to Home Depot to see if we could find something to mount the lights, I ended up getting industrial Velcro, hopefully it works.
We also went to King Ed pets in Burnaby. I have a new favorite store!!
They look small on the outside, but inside they're huge!
They had ReptiSuns, which I haven't found at any other store here, so I grabbed the last of them (she'll call me when the order comes in, as I still need one more). I replaced Striker's hide that broke during the move, bought her a purple ferret harness, got pellets, and asked about worms. Apparently they only special order worms, because she says they don't have the time to look after them properly (even more respect!).
Brett saw a crestie in a display tank and was enthralled. Even said it was cute! ^.^* I've never heard him say that about a lizard; think maybe there might be some geckos in my future
They also have a rescue and reptile center attached and a basement dedicated to aquatics, but I didn't get to check it out due to time crunch. Definitely going back, though. Soon.
Yesterday afternoon, I hung out with Eri on the bed while I tried to catch up on threads (working on Deb's atm; so sorry to hear about Titan, but glad Rubio seems to be doing ok). He was really good. No biting, and only bearded and gaped a few times. It seems that he's understanding a "command": he gapes, I say "put that mouth away", and he stops. Like clockwork. Strange, but I'm happy with it.
Last night before bed, they both got a hornworm. I'd been "rehabbing" them from the pet store that hadn't fed them and let the tub get really gross. Washed them off and cleaned the keeper every couple days and fed them dandelion greens and Fluker's orange cubes for a week. It was almost like having two more pets. Brett was a little grossed-out, but I got him to take pics while the dragons ate them. Took Eri a bit to figure out what he was supposed to do with it.
Definitely makes me appreciate a store that recognizes that even feeders need proper care and if they can't do it, would rather have a customer get them fresh.
Hard to see, but when he finally caught it, he backed up with it like a dog does, lol.
Striker caught a glimpse of Eri when he ran away with his worm. They definitely don't like each other. Full beards and bobbing every time, and Striker's whole body turns almost black. Thankfully they only see each other on rare occasions in passing or when I have to remove the divider to get at cords. Brett wonders how a species that hates each other so much can survive, lol.
Lastly, perhaps I have no need for a gecko; I have a confused beardie!
He climbed up there at bedtime, and was still there come morning!
I love my little goofballs.
We have I tiny window in the room above the bed, but I much prefer the view across the room:
I'm having a really bad pain day from my Endo, so it's just going to be quiet and relaxing. Maybe I'll catch up on a few more threads, and maybe try Striker's new harness out.
