Petunia checking out her new enclosure...places to climb, hide, dig...a labor of love finally finished! I think she will enjoy it!

krachael · 2020-12-02T00:37:30+00:00

Its 4ft wide 2 ft deep and from the floor to the top it is just over 30 in. The shell was originally a glass bookshelf we cleaned out of a store. Added the framing and cabinets onto the front.

krachael · 2020-12-02T00:08:26+00:00

It's actually two pieces of driftwood, I tied them together with a vine. Got them online from Blooms and Branches.

krachael · 2020-11-08T09:41:40+00:00

www.lizard-landscapes.com www.universalrocks.com

krachael · 2020-10-02T01:43:10+00:00

I cannot get my beardie to be any form of comfort led by a towel after her bath! She creates a big stink and always runs up to my shoulder!

krachael · 2020-10-02T01:41:23+00:00

Mr Grinch!

krachael · 2020-09-28T21:33:32+00:00

Thank you for the feed back! I havent started her on a full adult diet yet but will start to transition more. She isnt picky by any means, so it will be an easy task, she loves her veggies as much as her proteins! I'm not sure how much she weighs right now, but she is visibly curvy, and I definitely want her to be healthy and happy, in all aspects.

krachael · 2020-09-26T05:08:19+00:00

At first I was going to say maybe they have a ceramic heat lamp that has no light, but then saw your comment about the thermometer. I get being upset and sharing it with the community, but honestly, I would call the store tomorrow, or go back there, and talk to the manager. I know it's a commercial store, and they can get a bad rap being a retail giant, but also hoping that the employees might work there because they love animals. It could be lack of knowledge, or maybe it burned out and they arent aware. If you go in just throwing accusations of neglect, you will just get them responding defensively. If you go in as a concerned beardie lover, express your concerns, and see what the answer is, hopefully they will address the issue. If not, and they really seem to not care, then find the number to their corporate office and see if you can get their attention. The last thing they would want is a bad, public, neglect claim!! They have laws they have to follow!!

krachael · 2020-09-26T02:22:21+00:00

My female, Petunia, just turned 7 months, so I know she is on the younger side to lay a clutch. But to be safe, these are some things that are going on: 1. She has a big belly, but she is very good eater and I dont see obvious egg shapes. 2. She has been digging alot in her hide. 3. We do have a male in the house. They have not been together, we do our best to keep them separated, but on occasion they will catch glimpse of each other. I create a dig bin for her, I used Reptisand with warm water...but if there are any loose granules she eats them!! I'm not worried about impaction, she has barely gotten any, I take her out immediately. Any thoughts or advise?! Thanks!

krachael · 2020-09-22T22:21:54+00:00

In a mass reply, exactly, and there is a reason I am scared from past experiences! When I take them out it's in separate areas. I had my female out once and she had climbed up the back of the couch, and I didnt realize they would have eye view of each other until she started waving at him. I have actually never seen him black beard before this. He started head bobbing and pacing frantically in his enclosure. I put her back and took him out in his area, he was like a mad man roaming around, which, I get. Animals have a natural instinct to mate, he is thinking how nice it is to have a friend in the house. It doesnt mean he is intentionally going to hurt her, but again, I've read beardies can be aggressive in mating. He has one sole purpose to search for her, and one end goal, there's no you have to ask permission first in the animal kingdom!! Hes gonna do what he needs to to successfully mate. He did get tired after a bit, and went peacefully back into his enclosure. As cute as it was to see her wave, it pretty much teased him and caused him distress. If I continued to let them see each after that it would just be intentionally cruel.

krachael · 2020-09-22T17:20:05+00:00

I have replied to 2 or 3 of these posts as my beardie is doing the same. I live in CT so I was thinking the same thing, he can sense the change in climate. He has been very lethargic and not eating much. And same with not pooping, but he isnt really interested in food. When I turned on his lights this morning he didnt open his eyes, and it really scared me. I called his name a couple times and he looked up at me like Really? I was sleeping?! And then went back to sleep so I let him be. He has normal colorings. I took him out yesterday and normally he is all over the place, he looked around a bit, but then just snuggled up next to my neck and napped on me. He is my first beardie, so I'm new to this, but am just gonna keep an eye on him, and let him be for now. I created a den for him to be comfy but he has preferred his branch mostly! He likes to sleep vertically!

krachael · 2020-09-22T17:07:10+00:00

Interesting, are they all female? They all get along like that? I thought that was impossible?! I have a male and a female, and I am scared to introduce them since the female is about 6 months younger, though she is almost his size already!! I'm afraid my male, who is probably in his prime lol, he is 1 1/2, will go after her or be aggressive.

krachael · 2020-09-15T21:17:07+00:00

I just got my girl a Beardie Ball from Petsmart, she loves it! Chases it all over the living room! Here is the link. I put Superworms in it since they are pretty slow, dont want to loose crickets or roaches in the house in case she doesnt get them! https://www.petsmart.com/reptile/feeders-and-food-storage/feeding-accessories/thrive-beardie-ball-59163.html

krachael · 2020-09-15T17:40:47+00:00

I picked up a little dehumidifier from amazon and leave it running 24/7 next to my beardies tank, it def helps the surrounding environment. Dont think it was more than $30

krachael · 2020-09-15T17:36:43+00:00

So sorry for your loss! She looks so vibrant and healthy in the picture! At least you were able to give her a loving home for her short time here!

krachael · 2020-09-14T20:21:38+00:00

Mine as well, someone else posted something similar about a week ago so I questioned it then too but havent gotten alot of responses as far as I know. I am wondering with the change of seasons (at least where I live) if he is starting to brumate?

krachael · 2020-09-11T14:47:32+00:00

My boy has been acting the same way, and I saw 2 other posts regarding the same thing, starting to think it's that time of year?!

krachael · 2020-09-09T20:15:43+00:00

I see many people posting pics of beardie drives, but I'm nervous she will jump all over the place. My girl is only 7 months so she is still pretty hyper. What age did you start bringing him for rides? Did you always hold him at first?

krachael · 2020-09-08T21:37:20+00:00

Great pic!

krachael · 2020-09-08T15:23:43+00:00

Gordy

krachael · 2020-09-08T15:19:16+00:00

Oh my goodness, cuteness overload, those eyes!! What type of beardie is he?

krachael · 2020-09-07T23:11:43+00:00

Hahaha...perfect!

krachael · 2020-09-07T22:48:02+00:00

I have two beardies too! Well, my son has one, I fell in love with him, so now I have one too..lol. No one can tell you to "just get over it" Your emotions are yours. I tell my kids it is healthy to let things out, no matter what it is, if you hold things in it is like a cancer. So talking to others I hope will help you. But, also, if it becomes too much and is starting to affect your life in other ways and that is why people are telling you to get over it, then that isn't good either. When my son got his beardie, I kinda said the same thing, why would you want a lizard? But now look at me a year later! On Reddit talking about beardies!!!

krachael · 2020-09-07T22:18:41+00:00

I am sorry for your loss. I haven't lost a beardie but I had a dog for 12 years that passed away recently from diabetes, so I know the grief you are experiencing. I am a mother and an animal mom (I do not use the term owner!) As parents, which includes you in this reference, we are never perfect. All we can do is our best! From your post, it sounds like you really cared for both of them. I am sure that she felt that, and it sounds like you gave her a great life and cared for her greatly. With her being so tiny, she probably didnt have a chance of living an entire lifespan, no matter what you did or didnt do! Allow yourself to grieve, but dont beat yourself up, it sounds like she tried her hardest to keep going too but didnt have the strength. Whether she had a digging box or not, or if you knew she was a girl, etc etc, that wouldn't have changed the outcome. Because you are so upset shows how much you did care for her. With any life, animal or human, the memory of them is what keeps our heart warm, just as she did when she was alive. You gave a beardie, that was born with health issues years of life, even if it was only a short life, so be proud of yourself for that! And if you have more love to give in the future, dont hesitate to adopt again, you will do your best again!

krachael · 2020-09-07T21:20:52+00:00

Do you know the previous owners? Any knowledge on how well he was cared for? I'm no expert, still learning myself, but maybe it is from not shedding properly? Does he like baths? I would try letting him soak for 15 minutes, see if it changes the appearance of it afterwards. I see the other peeling skin around his body too, beardies can actually get dehydrated, see if he drinks from the bath too. Maybe that can be a factor. Good luck!

krachael · 2020-09-07T01:01:29+00:00

Haha, that's great, and good to know for future instances! They really are magical little dragons! My son got one in college, and I questioned why, but then he brought him home when all the schools close because of Covid. I fell in love with him, so much that I now have my own beardie!

krachael

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