Billy hanging out with my Pixi frog
Look a new friend to hang out with in the pond :)
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3/6/10
Sun Struck
This girl is a vedgie eater but once in awhile absolutely loves a meally worm :)
She is not with me any more but I loved the time I spent with her . I adopted her out it was to dangerous for her here and for my cats in return . She was not trained when I got her and was very defensive . She broke from her cage and refused to go back into it . Don't blame her :) The lower pic shows the first time she found the window hence the smile which is actually some banana stuck to her lip but it works anyway. If she could smile with those lizard lips she would. I gave her to a man who foster parents dogs and has been in the paper for having over 10 iguana's . He built her a really nice big enclosure and takes her out for summer walks . Her dream of being out in the real sun came true :) A side note you might be able to find this photo on National Geographic as it was chosen for one of its weekly selections.
Smiley the Bearded Dragon
This is one of my bearded dragons Smiley she's 4.
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Whites Tree Frog
One of my two Whites Tree Frogs
I started working at a pet store and this is the first of a number of pets I adopted due to different reasons why they couldn't be sold and were destined to who knows where. Finding ways to feed these guys an all they can eat buffet and share with other herp lovers my experiences was the first inspiration for starting this blog.
It's actually not easy taking care of frogs, lizards, and snakes as they have very specific requirements, like food, heat, water, temps, continuous tank cleanings, handling rules. It can be complex and very time-consuming. If you decide to get a pet like this be prepared to do the work because there is a lot of it.
The live bugs and worms they need to survive are so expensive to buy so breeding them is economical, educational and enjoyable. I am actually a bug phobic person ( or used to be ) One of my biggest fears in life were worms. It was pretty serious. Exposure therapy really works! Being forced to pick them up every day with my bare hands to take care of what I love has taught me an amazing lesson. I am now not afraid of insects or worms at all, in fact, I find them beautiful and amazing in all their different stages of life.
2017 - I no longer keep tanked pets just cats now. I have learned a lot about pets and I think I prefer them to stay in the wild especially the lizards they belong in nature where it is big and beautiful and full of life and activity for them. 5-10 years is a long time to see a creature live in a tank.