Here are some responses from the owner. Our original conversation made it seem that they were more willing to let him go, but that was HER thoughts, not the kiddo. So we'll see what the kiddo J decides.
When she says the percentage thing, I had just mentioned that I'd read that adults should shoot for 20%bug/80% veg mix and wondered what their mix was.
I'm also not clear on his age. I did clarify that the all in one light was heat and UVB.
We'll see how he looks next Saturday! I'll see if I can get some pictures. If this doesn't work out I'll likely eventually get one for myself anyway. I've totally hooked myself by doing all of this research. Haha
When she says the percentage thing, I had just mentioned that I'd read that adults should shoot for 20%bug/80% veg mix and wondered what their mix was.
I'm also not clear on his age. I did clarify that the all in one light was heat and UVB.
We'll see how he looks next Saturday! I'll see if I can get some pictures. If this doesn't work out I'll likely eventually get one for myself anyway. I've totally hooked myself by doing all of this research. Haha
J is not the one wanting to re-home…I am. I am trying to nudge him into letting him go, but it’s not a simple process. He has been paying more attention to him lately, so the line is not as clear. I feel he could have a richer life with someone who was more focused than J…not a detail-oriented guy. I think you would be an A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. lizard mama. But it might take a little patience for J to come to that decision.
Your questions, answered, though! ;-)
It is a BOY, Calvin.
We have a dual overhead light, but one seemed to always burn out very quickly, so we now have the all-in-one ceramic light.
He’s quite social, but a little lazy. ;-) Will eat live roaches and crickets from you. Active during the day. Jackson sometimes will take him out in the summer in an outdoor play area.
He DOES eat veggies…greens, mostly. Have to watch the spicy greens or kale… I feed Calvin roaches whenever I can, but would say his bug consumption HAS declined in lieu of veggies doing the trick. You can do dry bugs with him. He’s pretty easy, really.
This is where I know you’d be a better parent to him. In our life, he doesn’t have as focused attention to determine percentages. Just food. ;p I know we could visit. I already told him that was likely the case. ;-) We’ll keep working on it!! He IS doing almost all care…but I still end up making sure his light is on for the day (12 hours per day). Jackson’s the one, I must note, though, who decided to start doing the light DURING the day so he was active during the DAY, and more INTERACTIVE. And, he was right.
It’s looking good, though! I think after sharing your enthusiasm with him, he’s seeing Calvin will be so happy! ;-)
Your questions, answered, though! ;-)
It is a BOY, Calvin.
We have a dual overhead light, but one seemed to always burn out very quickly, so we now have the all-in-one ceramic light.
He’s quite social, but a little lazy. ;-) Will eat live roaches and crickets from you. Active during the day. Jackson sometimes will take him out in the summer in an outdoor play area.
He DOES eat veggies…greens, mostly. Have to watch the spicy greens or kale… I feed Calvin roaches whenever I can, but would say his bug consumption HAS declined in lieu of veggies doing the trick. You can do dry bugs with him. He’s pretty easy, really.
This is where I know you’d be a better parent to him. In our life, he doesn’t have as focused attention to determine percentages. Just food. ;p I know we could visit. I already told him that was likely the case. ;-) We’ll keep working on it!! He IS doing almost all care…but I still end up making sure his light is on for the day (12 hours per day). Jackson’s the one, I must note, though, who decided to start doing the light DURING the day so he was active during the DAY, and more INTERACTIVE. And, he was right.
It’s looking good, though! I think after sharing your enthusiasm with him, he’s seeing Calvin will be so happy! ;-)