New Rescue Veiled coming in tomorrow

[Katacara]

OMG what a brat!! He is all smarts and personality!! I wonder if he was WC when he was small, and that's why he wants out so bad! He was so mad at you for catching him again!! He probably sounded like Yosemite Sam in his head!! His escape attempts make me laugh because they are just so funny! And make me smile because it shows how well he is doing!!

 

[Andee]

So I have good news guys, well kind of. Definitely an improvement. Neptune is currently eating on his own. Only superworms and a random corn worm ride a long my mother found on an ear of organic corn tonight from our farmer's market and was so wonderful to call me and asked if I wanted to feed it to anyone (gotta love her <3). But he's eaten about 5 small superworms on his own and 1 corn worm grub on his own the last few days. When I offer dubia he of course is one of those boys who looks at me like I am a weirdo. And currently he's thin enough where I am not too picky with what he eats. I may buy some crickets and he will finally force me start my cricket colony early XD. I have some surinam roaches (which my colony is doing well but I can't feed tons from it) that I think he would do well with, I will have to test it tomorrow.

I was right though, he cannot use his tongue at all, he climbs in his cup, and touch his tongue to it and bites down on the insect. He didn't get liquid calcium today because I was testing insects, but he got repashy calcium plus. I was trying to figure out what he was eating and didn't want to stress him during it. But he is doing amazingly well considering he hasn't gone to the vet and gotten a shot which most people do immediately. He got liquid calcium, we talked about a plan, and I have kept her updated. Otherwise, it's been nutrition, liquid calcium, other necessary supplements, and natural uvb (and of course hydration). He's been loving living the life, and still is able to keep a frown the entire time <3 little grumpy royal butt. I would usually take a picture of him eating but as soon as he sees me the paranoia is practically palpable.

 

[Katacara]

OMG I am so glad to hear this!!!! Yay Neptune!!!

 

[Andee]

When he thinks you aren't watching. Little butt XD

 

[Katacara]

He is still escaping!!!! OMG that's too funny!!! He must have it down to a science by now!!

 

[Andee]

Not really, sometimes because he looks for new ways that are more hidden and farther away from me so he hopes to successfully get out, he tries to fit his head through the openings of the the holes of the gutter guard. I am not sure if he realizes he has a casque at all

 

[Kristen Wilkins]

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When he thinks you aren't watching. Little butt XD

Omg Neptune is a naughty boy !!.

 

[Andee]

Neptune has eaten 4 roach nymphs (dubia) today and 3 super worms. I did not do any force feedings today. He is not shaky at all. He still needs liquid calcium for a bit. Just so I can be comfortable. Probably will continue it through out his life at least once every other week. Just to make sure to keep his bones strong. Currently I am not allowed to watch while he eats... so I can't tell if he's shooting his tongue. But at least he's eating on his own.

 

[Katacara]

Yay Neptune!!! Im so happy to hear this!! I knew he would do well in your care!! I wish I had the experience to help him, but hope I never need to learn because that would mean all my chams are healthy!!

 

[Andee]

Neptune has currently been getting a minimal of 6 hours a week of unfiltered natural uvb. He is now off liquid calcium. He is eating 12+ feeders a day. He no longer has a shaky grip, he actually is starting to trust me a bit more from the way he acts. He is packing on weight though I need to take a weigh in. He's still underweight but not too bad. He's doing great and blows my mind. He's stopped trying to escape as much, I can safely go inside for his first 30 minutes of sun and do stuff for 5 minutes at a time without worrying. I am so proud of him. He shows no super worm addiction anymore. He get 3-4 a day along with various numbers of roaches and isopods sometimes have tried sticks yet.

 

[Katacara]

OMG I'm so glad for him!! I knew he would do great with you taking care of him! Sending him to you was one of the best decisions I have ever made! It's not #1 (that was adopting my boys) but it may be #2!

If he will let you could you try to take a picture? I would love to see him!

 

[Andee]

I will in the morning or maybe if he's not in one of his weirder sleeping positions tonight. His lights are going off very soon and he's being defensive sleepy Neptune <3

 

[Katacara]

Can't wait!!