New look

So i discovered that Blogger let us have more fonts, and with those fonts i have played with the look of the blog. Let me know what you guys think. Especially if it hurts your eyes, please tell me if it does. Currently using a very old computer so the resolution may be weird.

First show by myself tomorrow, it's a b-day party so hopefully i wont be too nervous. I get to use the beardie this time, to my knowledge he's never been used. So it'll be interesting, and i'll have to use judgment on whether the kids can pet him or not.

Been helping Ace build the tegu tank, it's like 8x3x3 or something. Its huge, like he could sleep in it. So far it looks pretty awesome, hopefully it'll get finished soon so Lacuna and Aiden can stop taking over the bathroom at his apt. They aren't allowed to walk around un-supervised anymore, which is a good thing. They get porch time though, nice way to let them get some natural UV's and a bit of exercise.

Oh wait

Forgot to mention that Ace is now living in a new spiffy and CLEAN apt now. He's down sized with the lizards, though some were not intentional.

Count now is 10

Bearded Dragons: Winston (Male), Frank (Male), Flare (Female)
Tai Water Dragons: Mushu (Male)
Brown Striped Basilisks: No-Name (Male?) or Minivan as i call him
Argentine B\W Chocoan Giant Tegus: Lacuna (Female), Aiden (Male)
Yellow Eared\Belly Slider Turtles: Mr. Turtle (Male), might rename him
Frilled Lizard\Dragons: Marbles (Male?) or just Frillie
Savanna Monitors: Matches (Male)

That is 8 males and 2 females, so imbalanced XD

Everyone else

Nugget and Sandfire: Were found to test positive for the Reptile Adneovirus and are with the Dept of conservation of Wildlife (i think? ask Ace about where they are) They will receive all the care they need and then some to stay healthy while living with the fatal disease. Everyone else was negative for their tests or showed no signs like they did.

Gandalf and BlackBeard: Both have found new homes with responsible owners, they just need picking up.

Other Basilisk and Savanna Monitor: Found new homes with responsible owners.

Neon Tree Dragon and Emmi the Jackson's Chameleon: Both tragically died due to dehydration or not enough humidity. We aren't sure as they both ate regularly.

Charizard: Living happily with me.

How the new guys came to be acquired

Flare and Frank: Little girl in petsmart was selling them and their set up for 100 (both worth much more than that), Ace jumped on this and 'kind of' rescued them. The little girl was trying to find a good owner for them because she felt bad for not spending enough time with them. Both are in good shape, Franks nail were super long but they've since been clipped and he was kinda thin. Flare was a little nervous of us first but is just as cool and chill (kinda) as Charizard.

Mr. Turtle: My dad found him at work, wandering the pavement. So he brought him home in an empty coffee mug and we cant release him since we aren't sure if he really is a Yellow Belly slider or not. So Ace is keeping him for me in the Frillies old 10 gal since Mr. Turtle is only the size of a quarter :p (OMG he is so adorable)

Nothing really new to report

Average b-day this year, wasnt as shitty as i thought it would turn out because of recent events. But i'll be ok in time, time being key here. I got mostly candy, Cadbury creme eggs specifically. I think my family is plotting to make me fat :p

Charizard is much better, apparently i cant count because he is actually 9 months this month. Measured him a few weeks ago and he's about 16 inches, probably 17 now. I have discovered that if fed Mangoes he will rewards you with the biggest and smellyist pile of poo imaginable. You think cat-boxes and horse shit smell bad? Feed Charizard Mangoes, you'll probably throw up. Not kidding. Good thing there only treats, otherwise i doubt i'd be able to clean up his tank in the mornings.

One thing i have noticed about my big orange fire beast though. I didnt think he would be afraid or wary of cats because of Sammy, Aces cat. Turns out he is smarter than i thought. Charizard could care less about my retarded fat cat Tiffy, but as soon as the white cat Boobles (Princess Ivoree) comes near him if hes not in his tank Charizard hisses and beards at her. He then will run away. Hes definitely a smart lizard, because that cat is the feline embodiment of Satan. You can ask anyone, they'll confirm.

I'm working with Cold Blooded Encounters as a reptile presenter now, doing educational shows and partys. I think i'm doing ok, at least i did during training. My first show alone is coming up this sunday, hopefully i dont screw this up.

Feels like a bad mom

So i bought a UV and everything i needed since Charizard is at home with me now, mom wanted to get to know him more. But turns out the light was bad, like really bad.

http://www.beardeddragon.org/bjive/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=145181

http://www.uvguide.co.uk/phototherapyphosphor-info.htm

Poor Charizard, he just lays there with his eyes closed. I turned the light off yesterday around 2-3, so he was exposed to it for 12-20 hours. Internet says he cant burn his retinas from the light, but he'll be sick for a couple days :(. So i'll prolly be buying a reptisun 10.0 at Repticon this weekend, or off petmountain.

Repticon, SOLAR, work

So I have a Self-Employed type job doing Reptile shows :) Its pretty fun, though i need to get better at talking in front of people. I'll be doing the 2nd Cold Blooded Encounters Show at Repticon, Charlotte next weekend. I'll be there sunday to work as well as look around. Also to keep Ace from bringing home a new friend.

Unfortunatly i'll be leaving SOLAR early to go to Repticon again, oh well. Should be fun either way.

By the way, kinda broke so please commission me :)