unexpexted adult beardie rescue HORRFIC

[mayuso001]

It is sickening the chain pet shops are unwilling to update to the current safe care practices. It makes me very sad to see all those baby beardies on sand! I will say not all vets stay up with the current care practices either. It just serves to make many keepers confused. Sometimes I wish we could take the old school vets who don't do their homework and stay up to date and take the money-directed pet industry CEO's and put then in one room with no toilet and make them stay there 90% of the time. They would have to defecate on the floor in that room, and eat there and sleep there with the solid waste being picked up only once daily, but no mopping up the liquid waste or any residue of the solid waste. They would have to live in that progressively filthy and contaminated room. I know the care practices and advice would improve then. I'm happy you've had no problem with the crushed walnut shells and sand mix. Not everyone has been so lucky or it wouldn't be the issue it is. A bit of research on bearded dragon impaction is an eye opener, with graphic photos. For me and many others it's about avoiding the RISKS. Slowly the care practices are updating and becoming current and cleaner and safer for the Dragons. Sadly it will take quite some time. Progress has a snail's pace. Of course she is your's and you can do as you wish. I'm so glad you have rescued her from the hell she was in. She is better off with you. Kudos! You are wonderful for rescuing her!
Good Luck and I hope she thrives in your care!
Amanda

I have a week off in MAY. I plan on implementing several changes in both my babies tanks including newspaper and teaching them to potty in the bath.My healthy fat boy poops in the far corner of his tank not in his bath. Chick a Boom started to move away from her poop 2 days ago! Ironically both seemed to have picked a spot. Everything you have said is appreciated. I want to be a good steward to these creatures. Yes I've been lucky with the sand but I'd rather not rely on luck!

 

[mayuso001]

Her attitude is both inexcusable and ignorant. For your own sanity, I would try to remember that it is impossible to reason with unreasonable people. No amount of talking with her or trying to show her the error of her ways will convince her she is wrong. It is a waste of your time and energy. Don't let her have the power to make you crazy. This comes from my own hard-learned lessons in dealing with unreasonable people. And when I forget my rule about not trying, it almost always ends badly.
Hang in there, dear! You are doing a great job!

YOU'LL LOVE THIS! TODAY this person ( term losely used) randomly handed me 200$ " for my inconvience!" AS IF money just fixes it and makes everything ok! I honestly wanted to tell her to shove it up her ASS but Chick A Boom will see the vet again in 2 weeks for a progress check so in figured might as well take it then treat Chick A Boom to a newer light fixture.

 

[mayuso001]

It is sickening the chain pet shops are unwilling to update to the current safe care practices. It makes me very sad to see all those baby beardies on sand! I will say not all vets stay up with the current care practices either. It just serves to make many keepers confused. Sometimes I wish we could take the old school vets who don't do their homework and stay up to date and take the money-directed pet industry CEO's and put then in one room with no toilet and make them stay there 90% of the time. They would have to defecate on the floor in that room, and eat there and sleep there with the solid waste being picked up only once daily, but no mopping up the liquid waste or any residue of the solid waste. They would have to live in that progressively filthy and contaminated room. I know the care practices and advice would improve then. I'm happy you've had no problem with the crushed walnut shells and sand mix. Not everyone has been so lucky or it wouldn't be the issue it is. A bit of research on bearded dragon impaction is an eye opener, with graphic photos. For me and many others it's about avoiding the RISKS. Slowly the care practices are updating and becoming current and cleaner and safer for the Dragons. Sadly it will take quite some time. Progress has a snail's pace. Of course she is your's and you can do as you wish. I'm so glad you have rescued her from the hell she was in. She is better off with you. Kudos! You are wonderful for rescuing her!
Good Luck and I hope she thrives in your care!
Amanda

I have a week off in MAY. I plan on implementing several changes in both my babies tanks including newspaper and teaching them to potty in the bath.My healthy fat boy poops in the far corner of his tank not in his bath. Chick a Boom started to move away from her poop 2 days ago! Ironically both seemed to have picked a spot. Everything you have said is appreciated. I want to be a good steward to these creatures. Yes I've been lucky with the sand but I'd rather not rely on luck!

I was encouraged to teach them to poop during a bath. In think its a great idea. chick a boom can now hold her head up without assistance but i still don't leave her alone for a sec. I do feed her on repti carpet so she has a chance to catch her food as well as cont to hand feed her cricket & worm purée. Her eyes are opened completely now!

 

[Esther19]

I do love it! That's a confession that she knows she is wrong. I'm glad you got through to her. Yes, do keep it for Chick-a-boom's care. She deserves it! :wink:

That's great that she has her head up and eyes open. What a fortunate girl to have you!

 

[MAX4286]

i think you have gained the respect of everyone who has viewed this post. The fact that you are putting in all this effort to save this dragon that when you first saw it you could have just said that you didnt want it because it is in horrible condition is amazing. Would it be possible for you to upload pictures? i use a site called http://imgur.com/ to upload anything i need to. you dont even need an account. Im sure everyone wants to see how chick a boom is doing. I hope to see this poor dragon get better.

 

[Blinksmama]

I uploaded your pics to my photobucket, here they are

 

[ohmybandit]

Oh my goodness! What a poor darling. You're a wonderful person for taking her in! She is so blessed to have you!

 

[Esther19]

Thanks for posting these, Blinksmama. Poor beardie probably thinks she's in heaven with the love and care you are giving her, Mayuso!

 

[Blinksmama]

No problem

 

[Cherie]

Oh, what a beautiful girl! I swear, it looked like her eyes looked better in the last pic. I think I would have to tell that piece of crap co-worker the next time she asks about Chick-a-Boom that she is "doing so much better since being in my care". Let her choke on that one! You are doing a remarkable job with her. I truly believe she knows she is loved.

 

[dylanravenj]

Oh my god that poor dragon! You're so amazing for taking her in. Looking forward to see her improve

 

[Cherie]

How is Chick-a-Boom doing today?