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Well she is haveing her first shed in our home. I am so glad to see her shedding. Isn't that a sign of growth? She is starting to fill out. I am happy to say that she is fitting right in with our family. My husband says I am out of my mind talking about her like she is one of our kids, But I caught him doing it too.LOL. I see now what you all mean when you say that you have been biten by the " beardie bug" They are awesome! Here is a pic I just took of her so that you can all keep up with her growth. She just had her first bath and now is basking in the light.

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Ricky and Staci
1 male Albino Leopard Gecko
2 Female Jungle Leopard Geckos
1 Juvenile Snow Leopard Gecko
1 Juvenile High Yellow Leopard Gecko
1 Juvenile High Tang Leopard Gecko
1 Juvenile Bearded Dragon
1 Box Turtle
1 1/2 dachshund 1/2 Rat Terrier
2 Daughters

It's odd her eyes are closed. What are you using for UVB? Not a compact fluorescent right?

No it is not a compact florescent. It is a Reptile ESU 7% UVB florescent strip. She plays the "I can't see you so you are not there" game with me when I get the camera. I will be posting some more pics of her in my gallery where her eyes are open. Does she look ok other than that?
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Ricky and Staci
1 male Albino Leopard Gecko ( Violent Jay)
2 Female Jungle Leopard Geckos (Sasha and Lil' Bit)
1 Juvenile Snow Leopard Gecko(unnamed)
1 Juvenile High Yellow Leopard Gecko (unnamed)
1 Juvenile High Tang Leopard Gecko (Profit)
1 Juvenile Bearded Dragon ( Rosalita)
1 Box Turtle (tooter)
1 1/2 dachshund 1/2 Rat Terrier (Dot)
2 Daughters ( Destani and Haliee)

Here are the new pics

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Ricky and Staci
1 male Albino Leopard Gecko ( Violent Jay)
2 Female Jungle Leopard Geckos (Sasha and Lil' Bit)
1 Juvenile Snow Leopard Gecko(unnamed)
1 Juvenile High Yellow Leopard Gecko (unnamed)
1 Juvenile High Tang Leopard Gecko (Profit)
1 Juvenile Bearded Dragon ( Rosalita)
1 Box Turtle (tooter)
1 1/2 dachshund 1/2 Rat Terrier (Dot)
2 Daughters ( Destani and Haliee)

Yes she looks good! Figured I check since some haven't heard of the issues regarding them and their removal from the market.

She's coming along nicely. Shedding is definitely a sign of growth for young dragons. Adults shed too, though not as often. Its how they change skin. Adults typically shed about twice a year, babies can shed as much as 2-3 times a month. But they shed in pieces...heads and legs, body, neck and tail, so some part of a growing babies body is almost always in shed all the time LOL.

As for the picture with her eyes closed, I think it was just the flash that caused her to close her eyes..or it was just a close shot and she closed her eyes thinking her eyes are in danger. My dragon will close her eyes if I hold anything close to her head (even if its still inches away).
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PHLdyPayne