Acknowledgement ?...........

I moved the Christmas log out of Puff's tank as he was starting to have some trouble climbing on to it. Being an older Dragon,his leg muscles are starting to loose some of their strength. He has fallen off of this log several times and landed upside down. So far he has been able to right himself but I am concerned that he might be caught in a way, between the branches, and not be able to right him self. Dragons can suffocate if they are left or held on their backs too long.Any way I took it out and replaced it with a rock that can double as a basking rock or a small hide. He can get to his waterfall by climbing up on this rock. He has also already discovered that if he digs in,he can some what hide him self.If his tail or head sticks out,he can still get some UVB light.I also placed another log next to the rock that he can also climb on and get to the waterfall.This one has no branches. I gave the Christmas log to Lilo. She has discovered it and has been basking on it all morning. I discovered this morning that Puff has been climbing up and down to the water fall. I watched him for a while and he would get up into the water and would sit there and watch Lilo as she was basking on the Christmas log in her tank. From time to time,she would open an eye and catch Puff watching her. She would reposition herself on the log and would stare at him. Puff would then climb down and go to the other side of his tank and then look back to see if Lilo was still watching him. Them he would climb back up into the waterfall and watch her again. If she opened an eye to watch him,he would then leave again. This procedure was repeated several times until Puff decided to take a nap on his basking log. That is where he is now.I think they are starting to acknowledge each other. Puff and Lilo, the Golden Dragons,to be continued...................

Happy Birthday Puff and Lilo

Dinner was a success. Roast chicken ,sweet potatoes, white potatoes for Carla(as she does not like sweet potatoes)onions and asparagus.The birthday cake and ice cream was yummy! Too bad Dragons can't eat all this stuff,but the humans enjoyed it.Both Dragons pretty much slept through the festivities. It's Brumation time....... I think next year I will have the party in the morning. Have a "Brunch" instead of a dinner party. The Dragons seem to be awake more at that time of the day. The only gift they really acknowledged was the apple that Johnny brought them.They could smell that it was food. I was disappointed about the new light fixture as none of my current bulbs fit in it. I returned it to Petsmart and got a different one.Puff is now 11 years old!This makes me happy that he is still living a happy,healthy life,but it also saddens me as I know he is getting older and I don't know how much time he has left. Dr. Jarchow knows of one Bearded Dragon who lived 17 years. I hope Puff will live that long. I will do every thing I can to see that he has that chance. Lilo is 8 years old and already she has endeared herself to me,in the short time I have had her. I hope she will have a long,happy and healthy life also. By the way, They still are not acknowledging each other.......I did not get their tanks decorated for the party as I got side tracked and then didn't have time. I have now decorated them with a Halloween theme.It looks cute! I did not put as many pumpkins on this year as it was hard to get them off last year,with out leaving a sticky mess. I left the "Love is a Bearded Dragon" on Puff's tank and added to Lilo's tank,"love is 2 Bearded Dragons" on one side and Pumpkins and candy corn and Bats on the the side.They both enjoyed some sweet potato and some apple with their crickets for their Birthday dinner, which they did wake up for.We took pictures and I will get them on the blog as soon as I can.I love my Dragons!!!! Puff and Lilo,the Golden Dragons,to be continued.............. It appears that the pictures have been lost in Carla's computer some where in cyberspace. If she finds them,they will be posted,if not,oh well.................

Getting ready for Puff's and Lilo's Birthday party

I hope Carla will remember to bring her camera so we can take pictures at the party. I am decorating their tanks with a Halloween theme.Lilo has been checking out her new house.She has been on top of and inside of both hides and she has spent time sitting in her water dish. She also has a flat river rock like Puff's to bask on. She has a log to bask on also.She is becoming more active now that she has a bigger house. She is eating very well. I had to peal the defrosted frozen peas for her and stick them in the side of her mouth, but she did eat them. I am hoping that she will realize that they are just as good as the baby food peas. I did get her to eat some Parsley and some Bokchoy, after putting some baby food green beans on the leaves.She really likes the baby food peas and green beans. She licks it right off a spoon. Well time to do some interior decorating! Puff and Lilo,the Golden Dragons, to be continued...............

I got a tank for Lilo

I got a 40 gal. tank for Lilo. It cost $55 delivered. Not bad considering how much they cost brand new! It is in excellent condition for a used tank, very clean. I could have had a free 100 gal. for Puff but there is no way it would have fit in the small space I have. If I just had Puff, it would have fit but I needed space for two tanks and the 100 gal. would have taken up the whole space I had.Yesterday, I went to Petsmart and got most of the stuff I needed for Lilo. I took Puff with me. He so enjoys these little outings. It was rather cold as the weather has changed.I had him all cuddled up in a towel and he he loved it.I have decided to celebrate Lilo's Birthday on the same day as Puff's. I don't know the real birthday for either one. Since I got Lilo so close to the day I got Puff,I decided they could share Birthdays.That will make it more fun. I got their Birthday presents yesterday. New light fixtures for the top of their tanks. The old ones,while they work,are kind of dented and scratched and they don't look nice.The new ones are a little smaller so they fit better,leaving more room for the UVB lights.They still use the same wattage light bulbs. I am going to pick up their Birthday cake to day. We are having a party for both Dragons on Saturday. Dinner, cake and ice cream. Too bad that Dragons can't eat cake and ice cream but it will still be fun watching them interact and they will be fed something special for the occasion. Puff and Lilo, the Golden Bearded Dragons, to be continued...............

Her name is Lilo

The new Dragon's name is Lilo. She is settling in very well. Puff and Lilo have seen each other now but only through the glass of the tank. They have totally ignored each other. Each refuses to acknowledge the other. Some time in the future,I will introduce them face to face in a controlled situation and on neutral ground. She is eating well. Tonight she ate 7 crickets and she loved the baby food peas. Puff is starting to slow down on eating. He is also starting to sleep more now.He is still active in the morning though.I bought a T shirt at the Reptile show that has 2 Bearded Dragons on it. They are both orange,just like my 2 Dragons. I love my Dragons!!! I guess I will have to change the name of this blog to the Golden Dragons because now there are 2 of them. to be continued...........

Puff's girl friend has arrived and WOW !!!!!

On Monday,Carla took me up to the vets office to pick up the female Bearded Dragon that Dr. Jarchow gave me. WOW, is she gorgeous! She is Orange like Puff but she is darker than he is. She is a little smaller than Puff is also. There is some discrepancy as to what her name is, so until I find out for sure, she will just be known as "Pretty Girl". She is also a special needs dragon.I have been filled in on what to look for if she should have any more medical problems.She will have frequent vet checks just as Puff does, as she is 8 years old. I wonder what Puff will think of her when I introduce them to each other? I will let her settle in first. I have discovered that she does not like Bok Choy or summer squash,but she sure did like the crickets and the baby food apple sauce. I will have to go shopping tomorrow to get some thing that she likes. I will try to get some pictures as soon as I can.I now have 2 Dragons! Puff the Golden Dragon,to be continued............

The Reptile show was great !

I went to the Reptile show on Saturday and it was great. I saw lots of Beardies,mostly hatchlings but a few juveniles and some adults.I saw some beautiful color morphs. I saw a Sail Fin Dragon and several Frilled Dragons. Some day I would really like to have a Frilled Dragon.I used my guide dog Shaman this time. He was very distracted,but not by the animals. It was like he was looking for some one. He has never been like this before. After a few hours at the show, he seemed to settle down and did much better.Last year I did not use my dog,just used my white cane.I saw another Asian Green,red tailed Rat snake,like the one I used to have. I saw many beautiful snakes and lizards. Tegus,various types of Iguanas, Monitors, Geckos,Uromastics and many others. I took lots of business cards. Some time in the future, I will get more Bearded Dragons and possibly a Frilled Dragon.Yes, some time in the future...... I still think that Puff will always be my favorite Dragon. After all, he is my first and he is very special and very Precious to me. That being said, I am still looking forward to getting Puff's girl friend. Puff the Golden Dragon,to be continued............