Christmas Greetings

                                     

Hi to every one out there in Cyber Space. Enjoy the Christmas Greetings from Puff and Lilo.I had Carla take some pictures of the Dragons.Puff and Lilo were so good. They just sat there while Carla snapped their pictures.The picture on the bottom, is the one I chose for the greeting.  Merry Christmas !from the Golden Dragons,Puff and Lilo, to be continued................

It's Brumation time again

Both the Dragons are starting to Brumate now. They are sleeping most of the day but are eating at night. Puff is still eating well but Lilo is not that interested in food right now.I can get her to eat maybe 2 small pieces of greens and 1 or 2 crickets. She is usually the one who has a great apatite. I think she is not eating well because of still being some what bloated and also because of brumation.They both are still enjoying their Birthday gifts.I need to get a camera.I am missing so many wonderful picture moments.Puff is currently sleeping on his Croc skull.He looks so cute! His whole body was draped on it,with his legs dangling from it earlier but now he is sleeping with his chin resting on it.Lilo is currently sleeping in one of her hides.The one with the hole in the top so she can still get some UV light. I love  my Dragons!!   Puff and Lilo,the Golden Dragons,to be continued......................

Puff went to the vet for his check up

Puff saw Dr. J today. Lilo came along for the ride. Puff is doing amazingly well for his age.Dr. J thinks he is actually closer to 15 years of age,rather than the 12 years I thought he was. He is at a good weight and is eating well.He has some minor changes in his spinal column which accounts for his legs getting weaker and his toes knuckling under when he climbs on his perch.Dr. J says it is not bad enough to treat it yet and that Puff is not in any discomfort from it. I have lowered his climbing perch so he can get up on it with out too much trouble. He still has his liver problem but it has not gotten any worse. He is still very alert and active. He will have new blood work done in 6 months from now.Puff has not shown any signs of the tremors he had before I started giving him the vitamin B.I am so glad that he is doing so well. Lilo is not so bloated now.She is starting to show some wrinkles in her skin again. Her weight is up some because she is bloated, but I think she is done with the resorption of her infertile eggs now. Dr.J cut her very long nails so she can't claw me when I pick her up.I am very relieved that both Dragons are doing well. It was a good day. The vet bill was a lot less than I thought it would be.   Puff and Lilo. The Golden Dragons, to be continued.......................

Both Dragons seem to really love their birthday gifts

Both of the Dragons seem to really love their Birthday gifts. I see Puff sleeping on his crocodile skull a lot.Some times his whole body is on it and some times he has his chin resting on it.I think he really likes it.Lilo uses her hanging vines for shade and I often find her sleeping under them. I am so glad I picked these items to give them. I will have to get some pictures for the blog.  Puff and Lilo, the Golden Dragons,to be continued.....................

Lilo won first place at the PetsMart costume contest

I decided to take Lilo to the PetsMart costume parade and contest.I would have loved to take Puff also but with his age and his health problems,I decided to leave him home. I did not want to stress him.I had to expand the belts on the wings as Lilo has out grown Puff now. She looked so cute in her Dragon wings.There were mostly dogs and some cats there,but Lilo was the only Bearded Dragon.There were many cute costumes and the second place winner was a St.Bernard dressed as a farmer with a John Deer hat on. It was a real cute costume.Lilo got a certificate and a $10.00 gift card. I don't know what I will buy with it yet. Both Dragons pretty much have every thing they need for now.I guess I will save it until they need something. Both Dragons have won first prizes for something now. It was a lot of fun. Happy Halloween !! I will get some pictures of Lilo in her Dragon Wings and post them soon.  Puff and Lilo,the Golden Dragons,to be continued.....................

Happy Birthday Puff and Lilo !

We celebrated Puff and Lilo's Birthday today even though it is really tomorrow, because it was a convenient day for every one to be there. We had the party at 2pm in the after noon rather than later and I was right, they were both awake this time.I bought several items at the reptile show yesterday. I got a crocodile skull for Puff to climb on and some hanging plant vines for Lilo to make her house look pretty.I also gave them some pairs and Johnny gave them some red apples and Carla gave them jars of their favorite baby food.We had cake and ice cream and Carla took pictures. We watched the sequel to the How to train your Dragon movie. It was cute.It was a nice party and we all enjoyed it,even the Dragons. I am glad the Dragons did not sleep through it this time.  Getting back to the Reptile Show, There were so many beautiful snakes and lizards ! I was disappointed at the Bearded Dragons. There were very few adult Beardies and there were no spectacular colors. Most of the babies were either Leather backs or Silkies and they also were somewhat lacking in color. I prefer my dragons with spikes!I met Johnny and Nick at the front entrance and then we entered. There was so much to see. Shaman, my guide dog and Lady, Johny's service dog did great at the show. There was a beautiful albino alligator named Powder.I met the man who painted the picture of the Bearded Dragons that are on the T-shirt I was wearing! I talked to so many people and got to hold a beautiful Pied Ball Python.I did not see any Frilled Dragons this year.I did see some Green Asian Rat snakes like the one I used to have. There were some Mexican Beaded lizards and several Gila Monsters.Several different types of Alligators. Many beautiful geckos and lots of Skinks.I really like the Blue Toung Skinks.Lots of Monitors and Tegus. I also saw the most beautiful Black Tree Monitor lizards.There were some very large adults and some babies.They were gorgeous!   Happy Birthday my Beautiful Dragons!!!!        Puff and Lilo, the Golden Dragons,to be continued.........................

My cooler was not working and it was really HOT!

My cooler was not working on Sunday. It got so hot in the house,almost 110 degrees! Both of the Dragons were soaking in their water containers.A friend finally made it out to see what the problem was.The water pump had burned out. He went to Home Depot and got a new pump and installed it.It took a long time for it to cool down and is still not cooling properly as the "spider"tubes are clogged,and need cleaning.I currently have no phone as I could not get out to pay the bill. I need to go to the bank,but have not heard from Carla.The Dragons were not eating well for several days,but are eating better now. I hope the weather gets cooler soon! It is way too HOT!    Puff and Lilo,the Golden Dragons,to be continued.............

Puff has a liver problem

I got the results of Puff's blood work a while ago but have not had a chance to update . Puff's liver is not working properly and that is what is causing his lymphatic system to leak fluid,causing the swelling of his arm and under the arm.Dr. Jarchow said that it is not critical at this time but it is an age related problem. My poor Puff ! Dr. J said that I need to make sure that Puff eats more protein (insects) in his diet.Puff usually eats only about 4 or 5 crickets at one meal. I am forcing him to eat more now. I have gotten him to eat up to 8 or 9 crickets. He does not really want any super worms.The swelling is still visible,but I think it has gone down a little bit.Puff must be feeling better as he is much more active these days.I worry about Puff as I don't know how much longer he will live.I try not to worry but I know he is old. Up until this problem surfaced, he was very healthy for his age.I am glad I have Lilo.If I should loose Puff,at least I will still have her to love.I am really hoping that Puff recovers from this problem.I love him so much. I love both of them very much.Puff and Lilo,the Golden Dragons,to be continued.........................

Puff saw the vet today

Dr.Jarchow checked out Puff's swollen arm and the swelling under his arm.He said it was a lymphatic problem and recommended doing some blood work.He said that Puff was not in any pain but reminded me that Puff is really quite old so this might be an age related problem. I will have to wait for the results to come back and of course it will take longer because of the holiday.He said he would call me when it came in and he would discuss a course of treatment then. My poor Puff.....I love him so much and I hate that he may be sick. Lilo is still doing very well and I am so glad to have her as I don't know how much time Puff has left. I try not to think about this but it is hard not to.This will be a very hard month as this vet visit cost me $221.00.I love Puff and would have found a way to pay more if I had to.   Puff and Lilo,the Golden Dragons,to be continued................

I found a swelling under Puff's arm

The other day I found a swelling under Puff's arm. The arm also seems to be swollen. I have to call and make an appointment to see the vet on Monday. I hope I can get in soon. I am very worried about Puff. Lilo seems to be doing fine.    Puff and Lilo,the Golden Dragons,to be continued..................

The last two posts are out of sequence

The last 2 posts are way out of sequence as I found them in the drafts.I went to publish them but I don't know how to put them where they belong,which is some where back in 2009. Sorry about that.........

Puff has a new " Dining Room "

I bought a large plastic container yesterday for Puff. This is his "Dining Room". I am teaching him to go after the crickets, instead of hand feeding him. Because of his bad eye, He often misses the cricket and it gets away and I have trouble catching it. I don't want uneaten crickets to bother Puff when he is sleeping.When the crickets get away in the "dining room" I can catch them with no trouble.I put Puff in to his "dining room"this afternoon and put a screen on top,with his basking light. At first, I only put 2 crickets in with him. I had to herd the crickets in front of his good eye so he could see them. Then he would grab it and snarf it down.He would not move around the container to get the crickets.He pretty much stayed under the light. I just kept herding the crickets in front of him and he did catch and eat 5 crickets.the Golden Dragon, to be continued................

A few words to anyone out there in cyberspace

These words are for anyone out there in cyberspace that might stumble upon this blog.You may after reading through this blog, think that I am some crazy old lady just babbling away at this poor lizard but you would be very wrong. My mind is quite intact and while I might be babbling to my pet Bearded Dragon,He does enjoy it, He may not understand all the words but he enjoys the tone of my voice.I have spent enough time with Puff to know that he is very expressive. As I wrote in an earlier post,he has a whole vocabulary of body language.People talk to there dogs and cats all the time.Most animals let there people know what they want by there body language.There are people who don't like cats or dogs for what ever reason. There are people who don't like reptiles either.I absolutely love my pet cats and dogs. I also have a very special bond with my guide dogs.I have had other reptiles,mostly snakes,and I liked them very much.But Puff is different.I love Puff just as much as any dog or cat I have.Any one that has ever had the pleasure of having a pet Bearded Dragon will know what I mean.the Golden Dragon,to be continued.............

The reptile rally

I went to the reptile rally on Saturday at Petco. There was a Mountain Horned Dragon there that was so beautiful and mellow.He just sat on the lady's shoulder the whole time we were there.Puff was mellow as always and went to sleep as I was holding him.Lilo was pretty mellow also,although she did move around at times.I held them both together and they were very good .The people who were running the rally were very impressed with Puff. They kept saying that he has this massive head.He was the largest Beardie there. Puff won first place in the cold blooded beauty contest.I think his age had a lot to do with it, although he did look quite beautiful. He had already finished shedding. Lilo was getting ready to shed on her beard, but I did get compliments on how beautiful her color was.There were not a lot of reptiles at this rally. There were more last year.I wish they would advertise these rallies better.I think they would get more people and reptile participants. Any way I am glad that Puff won the beauty contest as I have been telling him for years that he is the most Beautiful Dragon  in the world!I love my Dragons. Puff and Lilo,the Golden Dragons,to be continued.....................

Puff's vet check up went great

I took Puff in to see Dr. Jarchow for a check up. He is doing very well and will not need to be seen again until July or August for blood work.I brought Lilo along so Dr. Jarchow could see how well she is doing. Dr. J did a fecal exam on both Dragons and weighed them. They are both at a good weight. Dr. J was quite pleased to see that Lilo was no longer bloated. She is however reabsorbing eggs again.Both Dragons are healthy. Puff is sleeping more these days as he is quite old now.He seems to be more active at night now.Puff is shedding around his face and beard.Lilo just shed most of her head and back and tail.I think she has grown a bit. They both ate well during Brumation. They only missed a couple of their meals.I love you Puff and Lilo.The Golden Dragons, to be continued..............

A few words from Puff and Lilo on their favorite pass timess

Puff: I love to sit on my Mom's shoulder and go for sun walks. I also love to watch TV with Mom.I love it when she tells me she loves me and that I am so special and so very precious to her. I love my Mom. She tells me the story of when she first saw my picture and fell in love with me.She says that it was love at first sight.I love it when Mom sings to me.Sometime I just don't feel like eating,but when she sings to me,I will eat for her.I also love listening to Opera, Yes Opera! I just love it,and I get so excited when I hear it!I love to eat baby food. Sweet potato and squash are my favorites.I love watching Lilo, but she still ignores me.I think I love her.I also love cantaloupe melon,but my Doc says I can only have small amounts of it,because to much is not good for me.My Mom follows the Doc's advice. My Mom takes such good care of me!I love my Mom!I love my bath.I could sit and soak all day if Mom would let me.I love soaking in my waterfall that Mom made for me. Lilo: I love to sit on my basking log and look Beautiful. My Mom tells me that I am very beautiful.I love it when she tells me this. I love it when Mom tells me she loves me. I love her too.I love to practice jumping like a kangaroo,but Mom tells me not to jump.She is afraid that I will jump right out of the dining room and end up in the dog's water dish with a splash.Mom says that I am hyper active compared to Puff.He is such a mellow fellow. I like Puff but, I like to ignore him.I just don't want him to get too close to me.I love crickets!I love to sleep most of the day and then stay awake most of the night.Mom says I'm Nocturnal.She says that Bearded Dragons are supposed to be diurnal.I like it my way better. Mom says that I am mischievous because I love to make mud pies in my water dish.The more dirt I can get into the water dish the better the mud pies!I also love it when Mom talks to me. I love when she sings to me. I have my own song that she sings to me.Puff has his own song too.I love my Mom!I think I love Puff,but I still don't want him to get close to me. Puff and Lilo,the Golden Dragons,to be continued...............

Another light bulb explosion !

I awoke on Easter morning to the infra red light bulb on Puff's tank Burned out......or so I thought..... When I looked closer, I realized that Puff and his basking log and half of his tank was covered in fine pieces of glass.The bulb had exploded during the night.This is the second time that the Exo-Terra brand infra red bulb has exploded.I spent the morning cleaning the glass off of Puff and bathing him.Then I washed the hide and the basking log and replaced half the dirt in the tank. Lucky for Puff, that he was sleeping and had his eyes closed or he would have had glass in his eyes.God was sure looking out for Puff that night.The first time this happened and I called the company,they blew it off saying it had to be something I did.This made me very annoyed as I was not even near the feeding container when that bulb exploded and I had already taken Puff out of it so he was not hurt.They tried to do the same this time but I was sleeping and so was Puff.I told them I could no longer purchase their product as I don't trust it.I don't want this to happen again.Puff could have been injured or killed! I have 5 of these bulbs as I keep extras in case one should burn out,I can replace it right away instead of having to go to the store to get a new bulb. I have only found receipts for 2 of them. So I guess I will be stuck with the others.I will not use them.I am going on my Reptile lists and letting people know about these bulbs and how the Exo-Terra company could care less about their defective light bulbs.Some one might be blinded from the glass of these exploding bulbs.This is a dangerous situation! I hope the company takes this seriously, as they might be sued if some one or some animal is injured! Puff and Lilo, the Golden Dragons, to be continued...............

Is Brumation over ?

It has been cold here again but the Dragons have been very active.They have been awake during the day and have been eating ravenously.Lilo still does not acknowledge Puff, but he is interested in her. He watches her from his perches. They both seem to want to be handled. I was talking to Puff this morning and he started to climb and scratch the glass side of his tank.He wanted me to take him out.I did and spent some time holding him and talking and singing to him.He really enjoys this. I can't wait until it is warm enough to take them both out side for a sun walk.Lilo has been so sweet. When I hold her and talk and sing to her she cuddles up to me and snuggles under my chin.She is actually eating more greens now.If I put baby food on it she will eat it.She is a really good eater any way.She will eat 6-8 crickets or worms at one time. Puff usually only eats 3-5 crickets or worms.Puff prefers crickets but lilo gobbles up both. Puff eats more greens than Lilo does though.I can remember a time when he wouldn't even touch greens.Both Dragons seem to be doing very well despite their ages and past medical problems.I love my Dragons. Puff and Lilo,The Golden Dragons, to be continued................

Still Brumating

The Dragons are still Brumating.Puff is now sleeping more than Lilo. They are still eating well. There has been a few times that they have slept through dinner but for the most part,they are waking up at night to eat.Not much going on now. I can't wait for spring so I can take Puff and Lilo out for sun walks and out to the pet stores. Puff really enjoys these outings and I am sure that Lilo will enjoy them also. I love my Dragons! Puff and Lilo,the Golden Dragons, to be continued...........

Phantom of the Opera

On Saturday night I settled down to watch Phantom of the Opera on "Svengoolie". I enjoy this movie and I first saw it when I was just a kid.I have watched it many times since and still enjoy it. This time I enjoyed it even more because I know Puff likes Opera singing and he watched it with me. He is so funny to watch when he is listening to opera. He settles down and closes his eyes as he listens and when the ladies stop singing, he opens his eyes as if to say "why did you stop?"He only likes it when the ladies sing. He totally ignores the men singing.He sat on my shoulder through the entire film,although he did sleep through the last 20 minutes of it.Lilo could care less about opera but she does like it when I sing to her. But an opera singer I am not!I just love my Dragons. Puff and Lilo, the Golden Dragons,to be continued...............

A little late but Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Christmas was good this year but very busy.I decorated the Dragons' Lairs with lots of Christmas stickers and Puff and Lilo had a good Christmas.All the animals had a real good Christmas with lots of gifts. New Years was quiet as I stayed home and watched TV.Puff and Lilo are starting to sleep more again as the weather has cooled off.They mostly sleep all day and wake in time for dinner but there were a few days that they slept through dinner and when they did wake, they were ravenous.They are eating pretty good most days now.They have both been shedding a lot, but they both look quite beautiful right now. Pictures will be coming soon. Puff and Lilo,the Golden Dragons, to be continued................