A new reptile friend

[Obsidian]

I was going to wait until sam shed before taking more pictures but I took this one tonight to show the gal I got him from.

Going to try for a proper photo shoot once he sheds

 

[KimW]

It looks like he's grown so much! He's so handsome.

 

[Obsidian]

Sam has shed again, well, his body has. The tail is usually about a week behind.
He's starting to get that adult look and is becoming more spikey.
He has also became a lot more friendly. They definitely remember being mishandled by humans and its quite the challenge teaching them to trust again.

I'm really considering changing his name. Sam just doesn't fit him but I'm at a loss what would.

 

[Jersey Girl]

Sam has shed again, well, his body has. The tail is usually about a week behind.
He's starting to get that adult look and is becoming more spikey.
He has also became a lot more friendly. They definitely remember being mishandled by humans and its quite the challenge teaching them to trust again.

I'm really considering changing his name. Sam just doesn't fit him but I'm at a loss what would.

I love the shot of him looking up at you. So cute!

 

[KimW]

Agree with @Jersey Girl. Look at that face! How about "Gary Cooper"? LOL

Seriously, I was taking a good look at him and he looks like a Thaddeus to me for some reason.

Thanks for posting these pictures. I really enjoy them.

 

[cmzaha]

A good looking fella you have there. I love the spikes he is getting.

I didn't tell you the oopsie I had with my Peacock I got a couple of weeks ago. He or she needs a larger tank but right now I do not have time. The little bugger made a mad dash out the door just as I was shutting it and amputated half his or her tail. I felt so bad Now I call him /her stumpy.

 

[Obsidian]

A good looking fella you have there. I love the spikes he is getting.

I didn't tell you the oopsie I had with my Peacock I got a couple of weeks ago. He or she needs a larger tank but right now I do not have time. The little bugger made a mad dash out the door just as I was shutting it and amputated half his or her tail. I felt so bad Now I call him /her stumpy.

Oh no, do they regenerate their tails at all? Sounds like they are sneaky little guys.

 

[Tara_H]

Now I call him /her stumpy

Oh no, I'm so sorry!

(But I can't stop thinking of jokes about a reptile dysfunction)

 

[cmzaha]

Oh no, do they regenerate their tails at all? Sounds like they are sneaky little guys.

They are very sneaky when they want to be, that is how Sneakers earned his name, at least he did not lose half his tail. Yes, they do regrow their tails, fortunately.

 

[Obsidian]

Sam is at 15" today. He's doing great, nice & tame now.
I'll have to get a melamine enclosure build before winter, he outgrowing his current housing.

 

[KimW]

Oh wow - look at him now! How big will he get? How big was he when he came to you?
He's such a handsome fella and still sporting that winning smile - only it seems more filled with joy now.

 

[Obsidian]

Thank you, he is a handsome boy though i'm a bit biased

I've seen 22-24" adult dragons but most get 18-20"
Sam may not ever reach his full potential as he was a bit stunted from bad care at a crucial time in his development. I'd be surprised if he hits 18" but its possible, a lot depends on his genetics and I have no idea how big his parents are.

He was maybe 8" when I got him, most was tail. His body would fit on my index finger.