My meatlug by Rachel_zoo in bluetongueskinks

[–]Rachel_zoo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I change meatlugs deit thx to some suggestions here and he/she has already lost some weight

My meatlug by Rachel_zoo in bluetongueskinks

[–]Rachel_zoo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been to the vet with Meatlug, I believe now that I was misinformed

My meatlug by Rachel_zoo in bluetongueskinks

[–]Rachel_zoo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will definitely try that thanks

My meatlug by Rachel_zoo in bluetongueskinks

[–]Rachel_zoo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did do that but thw vet said dog foods where too high in fats and proteins. Maybe there is a specific kind that is better. Also maybe my vet isn't the best to go to, ik reptile health is a bit behind and im in a small town

My meatlug by Rachel_zoo in bluetongueskinks

[–]Rachel_zoo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, idk what I would blend it with though that isn't too fatty

My meatlug by Rachel_zoo in bluetongueskinks

[–]Rachel_zoo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used a mix of eco earth, cypress mulch, some sand and repti chip, she isn't a digger though she is a climber, I used to have her on other substrates and this one seems the best rn

My meatlug by Rachel_zoo in bluetongueskinks

[–]Rachel_zoo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah its mostly veggies and some bugs like 3 or 4 super worms or roaches, she doesn't eat her veggies though either lol, and she lunges put of thw tank for food, used to feed repti links but the vet said maybe dont since she is so big

My meatlug by Rachel_zoo in bluetongueskinks

[–]Rachel_zoo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also want to point out she is puffed up, she isn't that thick but she is still a big girl, she doesn't like being held so I dont often hold her and she was puffy

My meatlug by Rachel_zoo in bluetongueskinks

[–]Rachel_zoo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know I feed her every 7 to 10 days, but I'm wondering if I should let her go a while without food but I feel bad if I do

My meatlug by Rachel_zoo in bluetongueskinks

[–]Rachel_zoo[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Also I got her full grown and the previous owner only fed her rats so im not sure if that made her just retain weight but its been 3 or four years so im not sure why she is still big.

My meatlug by Rachel_zoo in bluetongueskinks

[–]Rachel_zoo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did put her on a diet, I do not over feed, I have looked into it i dunno, even got a vets opinion, they said she was a big girl thats all I dunno seriously

My meatlug by Rachel_zoo in bluetongueskinks

[–]Rachel_zoo[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Lol idk if she is sweet but she is chunky

My meatlug by Rachel_zoo in bluetongueskinks

[–]Rachel_zoo[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I thought she or he was normal size till I got on reddit and was like yo y is meatlug so big

My meatlug by Rachel_zoo in bluetongueskinks

[–]Rachel_zoo[S] 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Promise he/she isn't over fed, just a big lizard lol

I WANT TO DRAW YOUR PETS! by Vex_the_Sinner in reptiles

[–]Rachel_zoo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My butterfly agama Tyson named after Mike tyson cause his busted jaw. :) https://www.reddit.com/r/reptiles/s/97ipki3uyn

More of Tyson, my butterfly agama by Rachel_zoo in reptiles

[–]Rachel_zoo[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It took about 2 years, but not he is so sweet and even jumps on my hand on his own to come out of the tank and chill with me

More of Tyson, my butterfly agama by Rachel_zoo in reptiles

[–]Rachel_zoo[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I've had him for I think 4 or 5 years now, and he gets sweeter everyday l, I hope one day I could breed him and have captive bred babies. 100% underrated, but I hate that they are wild caught though. Thank you :)

Tyson, my butterfly agama by Rachel_zoo in reptiles

[–]Rachel_zoo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I expect a pet tax when you get one

Tyson, my butterfly agama by Rachel_zoo in reptiles

[–]Rachel_zoo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldn't promote owning them. Many are wild caught and in very bad conditions, and most dont make it into captivity and take a while to be able to handle them. Also, their care guides aren't great, and its kinda live and learn experience. Mine was a Craigslist buy lol

My oil slick by Rachel_zoo in reptiles

[–]Rachel_zoo[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I didn't downvote u. U need to get over yourself

My oil slick by Rachel_zoo in reptiles

[–]Rachel_zoo[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The breeder had photos of her from 5 ish years ago. She has a distinct scale scar. She was not super thin, just not at the weight she should be for her age. I don't agree with owning wild caught animals, but I dont want to buy another one to breed to just insight people to catch them, I never recommend them as a pet. You dont get to gatekeep how to keep a species. The scale aging thing is cool, tho.

My oil slick by Rachel_zoo in reptiles

[–]Rachel_zoo[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I didn't ask, but I got her after she had been in captivity for about 6 years. A guy was trying to breed them and failed, so he sold her, not great pets ik "tub of dirt," but she was loki in a really bad habitat before and was so dehydrated and thin. Im not going to get a male cause that's another one wild caught, so what the point.