My new Rescues

[Amanda1]

As some of you know, I recently took in a couple of lizards a family was giving away for free. Neither one was being cared for properly. I really didn't think they would live through the weekend, but they're tough little guys, and now they're growing on me, so I thought I'd introduce them to you all.

First is Spike, a Mali uromastyx. According to the vet she is actually very healthy, despite being housed with no UV for most of her life. She's got a great personality too. (Her nails have been trimmed since this picture was taken.)

Next is the poor little crested gecko. I wasn't told his name, so I'm calling him Petrie. He is very underweight (around 32 grams). He also has MBD, which caused his spinal and pelvic deformity, but he moves around just fine and I'm giving him liquid calcium to strengthen his bones up. I had to soak him a bit to work some shed off his toes, and he's already lost a couple others. He's getting stronger every day, although he's still not eating much. He's also terrified every time I go talk to him, so I'm working on that too.

It's been kind of a handful so far, but worth it to see them doing well. Happy thoughts and prayers would still be appreciated!

 

[LeoLover1]

My prayers are with you and them. I'm sooo glad you took them in. That little crestie is really adorable.

 

[Leporard Geko Keeper]

Good for you man, and i got a beardie from a pet shop that was given up by her owner. Thank the LORD for Everything .

 

[Geckomaster743]

Hope he gets Better! If you didnt save them they would have ended a misrable life with no meaning and probley Flushed down the toilet. Phew good thing its in the right hands now there are some people out there who use Leo's - Geckos as Testing tools

 

[Amanda1]

Petrie is looking better every day! He's down to calcium drops once a day instead of twice. And I don't think the family hurt him intentionally. The parents bought their kid a pet on a whim, and it was the kid's job to take care of him. They just had no idea what they were doing, and didn't take the time to research how to care for him properly.

 

[Geckomaster743]

Still... Pets aren't gifts..they are a responsibility.

 

[Amanda1]

Not going to argue you on that one; I agree completely.

 

[Geckomaster743]

Yeah Thanks for Agreeing. Before i got my Leo's i was asked if i could look after these guys. And i seem to be doing a good job.

 

[Rylee]

Good thing you saved them!!! Also, have any of you ever taken care of a green iguana??? There is an ad for a free one in my town because the owner can no longer care for it. I know they are supposed to be really tough to care for, but i would like to save it because the "cage" it's living in right now is the lady's bathroom where it can obviously get no UVB lighting.......

 

[Geckomaster743]

Get that Iguana out of there! I dont no much but if you need help researching ill be there! That thing is going to die if not saved

 

[Rylee]

Yea, hopefully i get it soon.

 

[Geckomaster743]

Phew! Thats good. Any way Im going to make a Forum now to Celebrate me Being the Top Poster In 8 Days With Fluent and Helpful tips & Information

This Forum shall be Located in Off Topic!

 

[Rylee]

Cool!

 

[Amanda1]

Rylee - I had a green iguana when I was a kid. However, my dad is terrified of lizards and after 2 years he'd had enough. I still don't know exactly where she ended up. She was the absolute sweetest critter I've ever met. To this day iguanas are still very special to me. I hope to have a nice big set up some day so I can rescue them. They get abused and neglected way too often.

If you have any questions about your new guy/girl feel free to ask me! I'll try to help, but I don't remember every detail since that was about 20 years ago. And if you are in the Indianapolis area I know of an amazing herp vet who could help you out and answer questions.

 

[Josh2]

Nice job rescuing these poor little guys! Kudos to you!

 

[Rylee]

Rylee - I had a green iguana when I was a kid. However, my dad is terrified of lizards and after 2 years he'd had enough. I still don't know exactly where she ended up. She was the absolute sweetest critter I've ever met. To this day iguanas are still very special to me. I hope to have a nice big set up some day so I can rescue them. They get abused and neglected way too often.

If you have any questions about your new guy/girl feel free to ask me! I'll try to help, but I don't remember every detail since that was about 20 years ago. And if you are in the Indianapolis area I know of an amazing herp vet who could help you out and answer questions.

I'm no where near Indianapolis area unfournatley! If i have any questions, ill ask you!

 

[Rylee]

*the Indianapolis area

 

[Gopherhockey03]

Awesome job with them! Has petrie warmed up to you yet?

 

[Amanda1]

I think Petrie likes me a little. He licked my hand for the first time last night. He's usually so scared he won't lick anything, so it's progress.

 

[Gopherhockey03]

Ya. Poor guy I don't blame him! I give it another month and he'll be crawling over you!