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I love it that you used the word ‘personality’.  People who have never owned alternative pets find that idea really hard to believe.  I even have visitors to my small farm who have a tough time understanding that my individual goats have individual personalities.  Some like sweets, some hate them, some are afraid of stepping in mud, others could not care less, some are affectionate and funny, others sardonic, etc.  Many people express amazement and will say “why, they’re a lot like dogs, aren’t they”!

What is your little girl doing exactly that illustrates a behavioral change toward personality and away from baby reptile brain?

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Another consumer of Flukers!  So far that makes this product the hands-down favorite among herp fanciers.  Do you have a UVB lamp for Spike?

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Why the name Satan?  Is he bad tempered?  He looks pretty chill in this photo.

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4 months makes his rate of growth even more impressive.  Good diet, sounds balanced.  What sort of supplements do you dust his food with?

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Spike is pretty hefty for 5 months. Besides crickets, obviously, what else are you feeding him?

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From ewwww to ahhh….always a satisfying change in one’s kids!  How old is Henrietta now?  Did you get her on this last Father’s Day?

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He does seem to be enjoying it.  Because he has access to this lamp, do you supplement his feed with D3 or do you feel the lamp is sufficient?  Another forum member was inquiring about this topic recently.

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If you live in New York City, be sure to put Spike in his bath today.  He will really, really love you for it.  He does look happy in his spa.  How old is he?

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That is an awesome habitat.  It has all of the essential elements needed for comfort: a basking spot, a cooler end, hidey holes, and enough topography to provide enrichment and a little climbing exercise.  May I ask what kind of lighting you are using and whether or not you are satisfied with it’s performance?

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She is certainly at the age to be able to consume a lot of crickets!  How long have you had her?

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What is the name of this most patient dragon and how old?

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Sandy Pebbles sounds like an accidental therapist, only better.  Therapists serve a number of valuable functions, but making you laugh is usually not one of them.  Parker may eventually be able to interact more fully with S. Pebbles, Esq. but it can take time.  My limited experience with adults and children with autism in an equine-assisted therapy venue indicates that although there are some overnight improvements in communication, cognitive, and social skills after a month of interacting with a therapy horse, it generally takes longer.  Good thing that well cared for beardies have a life span of sufficient longevity that makes it possible for them to be able to stick around long enough for them to yield that potential long term effect, where possible.  Never underestimate the power of laughter and a non-judgmental companion, even if it’s a reptile.  I have some research papers on this subject that may be of interest and inspiration to you, if you are into that sort of thing.  Just let me know via this forum and I will post links to them.

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Gorgeous….the calico cat that is.  The underside of Draco, well it’s ambiguous.  By holding he/she differently and using a flashlight like the technique shown in  https://pets.stackexchange.com/questions/5923/how-do-i-tell-the-sex-of-a-bearded-dragon  you may find ‘enlightenment’ on the subject of gender.

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Moderator Zoodulcis here just checking in on you and Funky.  Healing going well?

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I totally agree with Keymaster’s comments.  Just a reminder that sunlight filtered through aquarium glass does not contain enough UVB to maintain health, in which case the animal needs about one-two hours of direct sunlight daily (done safely without risk of over-heating) for proper D3 dosage, unless the lizard has the proper artificial lighting set-up (see the care guides in this blog to get an idea of what those might be).  In winter, either a UVB lamp, or supplementation, but not both, is the safest way to go.

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