Not really a purple kind of girl...

Not really a purple kind of girl or a flower kind of girl.  But I really like these!  They are totally girly and swirly and pretty.  🙂

Happy fucking day!

Happy fucking day!  TEAL'C JUST ATE 11 CRICKETS!!!  That's more than he's eaten in the almost month he's been here!!!  😃😃😃

Since moving Teal'c he's been eating better and staying warmer.

Since moving Teal'c he's been eating better and staying warmer.  Even chasing his own bugs, though rather unsuccessful at catching them.  But now he's pooping snot water.  It does have a little bit of food in there, too.  It doesn't have a smell... at least one that I can smell without putting my nose close to it (not happening).  I read that he could be really hydrated (when I pinch his skin, it goes down faster, but not as fast as mine... maybe I should pinch Teyla for comparison).  I also read that it could be because he's without a UV light.  He's only been moved for a few days, but I didn't have an extra fixture like I thought I did, so I'll be heading to PetSmart before I come home.  I have been taking him out for real sun, though.

I'm also going to put him on thicker food.  I read at that site anapsid.org to make a slurry with Hill's a/d and veggie baby food.  I think that would be more nutritious than all baby food.  If he doesn't show some serious improvement soon, we'll be heading to the vet.  After this, I will have done just about everything I can think of to get him well.  I am EXTREMELY happy that he hasn't died on me, but this is no way to live.  I almost feel like I'm torturing him, just keeping him alive, but not well.  I can't keep it up.  We need a change!

Shadow had orientation today.

Shadow had orientation today.  School starts Monday.  My kid is about to officially be a 7th grader!  The school said that even though the classrooms are in the middle school, they are considered high-schoolers and have some different rules.  Wow.  He's about to be a high-schooler.

Anyway, I was pleasantly surprised with Shadow's new teachers.  I think Shaun was, too.  At least with the Science one.  🙂

Casper's home and acts like nothing ever happened.

Casper's home and acts like nothing ever happened.  He's gonna be really disappointed when I crate him shortly so I can go back to work.

Gonna feed Teal'c again.  He didn't drink much this morning.  He must not like what I made today.  LOL

Just got home a little bit ago.

Just got home a little bit ago.  Fed and washed Teal'c, then put him under the lamp.  He feels heavier and is pooping, so I guess that's good, right?  He's a bit dehydrated and I read that feeding foods can throw them into shock if they are dehydrated, so he's been on Pedialyte with Critical Care Powder and Multi-Vitamin and Probiotic Powder mixed in.  His skin is already moving back into place after I pinch him better than it was this morning, so that's something.  I don't know how long it takes to hydrate a lizard, but I'm glad for the improvement.  I've considered giving him fluid under the skin, but I wouldn't want to do that without guidance.  Maybe it's not necessary if he's drinking on his own.  When I called the vet they didn't say that they could do that, but I've heard of others doing that, so I don't even know.  😐  I kind of wish they would do that.  It would hydrate him faster.  Anyone have any thoughts on that?

I'm just sitting here with Teyla, letting Teal'c have the log and the light to himself.  She's smacking in my ear.  Wonder what the little porker is trying to tell me?  LOL  She is too funny.  She runs after her food with gusto and excitement, and always ends up with calcium powder on her head.  She's a mess.  A big, fat, healthy, happy mess.  LOL  I need to get up a good photo of her.  🙂  Messy face and all.  😃

Just dropped Casper off at the transport.

Just dropped Casper off at the transport.  He screamed the WHOLE TIME (I stayed and helped load the truck, etc).  He's such a baby, but I know he was scared.  He's in good hands, though.  🙂

Can't wait to get back a NEUTERED boy!  🙂