Introducing my new BTS
Posted: Sun Sep 08, 2013 5:48 am
Hello:
This is Blue (children like and choose names that are logical). Since we will probably never find out the sex, as a family, we decided it is a he for simplicity. He is about 6 months old. We brought him home yesterday evening. He seems fine with being handled and at one point fell asleep in the crook of my arm while I watched tv. He even ate a piece of fruit from us and a superworm. Although I have extensive reptile knowledge I am sure there will be plenty of panic-stricken posts from me about something I do not know. I think he is the Merauke species, but I am not certain and I forgot to ask. Does he look like it?
We did get him from a reptile store. I know some people frown upon stores, but he is the only one I have ever seen in our area. Also, this is a small, family owned reptile store, and not a big box store, that we have developed a close relationship over a long period of time. They know our names, the names of our reptiles, and are always happy to give advice in person and over the phone, even if there is no selling involved. They never push any animals and are patient. Even though I knew I wanted a BTS, I spent over an hour in the store yesterday looking at him, holding him, talking to him (I am not the only one who talks to my reptiles, right?), making sure he looked healthy, and his enclosure was clean. They were patient and happy to answer all my questions. They only deal with reputable breeders or breed their own. Never wild-caught.
Anyways, here he is. We are thrilled to have him, and look forward to watching him grow and show us his own personality. He has already shown us that he is incredibly nosy and must (literally) stick his nose into everything. Last night, every shirt sleeve, throw-pillow pile, and pant leg had to be through sniffed at and explored.
Cheers
This is Blue (children like and choose names that are logical). Since we will probably never find out the sex, as a family, we decided it is a he for simplicity. He is about 6 months old. We brought him home yesterday evening. He seems fine with being handled and at one point fell asleep in the crook of my arm while I watched tv. He even ate a piece of fruit from us and a superworm. Although I have extensive reptile knowledge I am sure there will be plenty of panic-stricken posts from me about something I do not know. I think he is the Merauke species, but I am not certain and I forgot to ask. Does he look like it?
We did get him from a reptile store. I know some people frown upon stores, but he is the only one I have ever seen in our area. Also, this is a small, family owned reptile store, and not a big box store, that we have developed a close relationship over a long period of time. They know our names, the names of our reptiles, and are always happy to give advice in person and over the phone, even if there is no selling involved. They never push any animals and are patient. Even though I knew I wanted a BTS, I spent over an hour in the store yesterday looking at him, holding him, talking to him (I am not the only one who talks to my reptiles, right?), making sure he looked healthy, and his enclosure was clean. They were patient and happy to answer all my questions. They only deal with reputable breeders or breed their own. Never wild-caught.
Anyways, here he is. We are thrilled to have him, and look forward to watching him grow and show us his own personality. He has already shown us that he is incredibly nosy and must (literally) stick his nose into everything. Last night, every shirt sleeve, throw-pillow pile, and pant leg had to be through sniffed at and explored.
Cheers
Blue should fit both a boy or a girl, so you're good there too. 
) There are lots of good suggestions in the FAQ section, and more info and opinions than you can probably stand if you search posts on food and feeding. 
