Barrie really does need to be in a home with someone who can care for him. It is not a lot of time each day, but I have noticed that his eyes need daily cleaning. I have cleaned them each day and cleaned around is mouth. He had some infection when he was first surrendered. I don't think his eyes are infected now, they just need ongoing care until things return to normal. If they don't then I will need to clean his eyes daily. It is not hard to do.
He does have a spot on his back leg that is a bit swollen and I think there is some infection. I am keeping it clean and putting antibiotic ointment on it. It will clear up as well. I am going to keep him on a regular feeding schedule of one mouse every three days. That should put some weight on him. I want to see him look robust and healthy by summer time so I can take him for walks. Maybe he would wear a harness. How cool would that be!
I am establishing our relationship right now. A lot of time he is quiet when I get him out. If he struggles and gets restless I do not put him back. I hold him until he settles down. Then when he is quiet I put him back. He is an intelligent lizard and he is a good size. It is a bit like training a dog. Barrie would never listen to commands like a dog, but I do need to have him accept me as being in charge. Otherwise, I won't be able to handle him. He has obviously been handled and is very tame. I can't believe anyone would give him up like that.
He is really amazing and I love him.
The reptile centre has a pet, free roaming, 5 ft. iguana. Iris is beautiful. She spends most of her time on top of the cages, near the ceiling enjoying the heat from the light fixtures. When she wants to eat she comes down and we feed her. Sometimes she just wants to walk around the place. She is a remarkable lizard.
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This is Iris at the birthday party we held for the guy who runs the centre. She is siting in the dogs bed and she is not actually drinking she is just checking things out. She is a pretty girl.
He does have a spot on his back leg that is a bit swollen and I think there is some infection. I am keeping it clean and putting antibiotic ointment on it. It will clear up as well. I am going to keep him on a regular feeding schedule of one mouse every three days. That should put some weight on him. I want to see him look robust and healthy by summer time so I can take him for walks. Maybe he would wear a harness. How cool would that be!
I am establishing our relationship right now. A lot of time he is quiet when I get him out. If he struggles and gets restless I do not put him back. I hold him until he settles down. Then when he is quiet I put him back. He is an intelligent lizard and he is a good size. It is a bit like training a dog. Barrie would never listen to commands like a dog, but I do need to have him accept me as being in charge. Otherwise, I won't be able to handle him. He has obviously been handled and is very tame. I can't believe anyone would give him up like that.
He is really amazing and I love him.
The reptile centre has a pet, free roaming, 5 ft. iguana. Iris is beautiful. She spends most of her time on top of the cages, near the ceiling enjoying the heat from the light fixtures. When she wants to eat she comes down and we feed her. Sometimes she just wants to walk around the place. She is a remarkable lizard.
This is Iris at the birthday party we held for the guy who runs the centre. She is siting in the dogs bed and she is not actually drinking she is just checking things out. She is a pretty girl.
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Catherine
