Ruth the Beardie

Wow, I contrast her beard color in that last picture where is she is very capable and happy with the black beard picture after the vet. She sure was not amused in that one. I did know much about Beardies before you got Ruth. Besides falling in love with her from afar, she's taught me a lot about Beardies. So smart and interactive! She continues to amaze me. I'll keep sending those good thoughts, by the way. No reason to slow down her progress now.

Originally Posted by Zombiegirl

What a girl! She is looking so good I tried to offer mine roaches...they ate them once and refused them after that. Little snobs they were lol.

Wow, my kids actually started refusing the crickets I have left over. I'm shocked that your's turned their noses up. Looks like our tarantula is going to get the rest of the small crickets haha

Originally Posted by KaylaEliuk

She has such a personality! And she looks so great under your care. You could maybe try to screen around the top on all sides, and it shouldn't take away from being able to stack it.
Just an idea

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I thought about that. Do you think she'll get the ventilation she needs without it trapping too much heat?

Originally Posted by DollysMom

Wow, I contrast her beard color in that last picture where is she is very capable and happy with the black beard picture after the vet. She sure was not amused in that one. I did know much about Beardies before you got Ruth. Besides falling in love with her from afar, she's taught me a lot about Beardies. So smart and interactive! She continues to amaze me. I'll keep sending those good thoughts, by the way. No reason to slow down her progress now.

Definitely keep the thoughts coming! With all that you've researched, maybe you'll get a beardie of your own They definitely require a good deal of care, and love attention, but if you have the time to give, they are absolutely wonderful family members!

Ruth looks like a totally new girl! She could model for "before" and "after" pictures. I'm still sending love and best wishes her way!

Ruth is amazing!! She has improved so much, I'm so glad she has you! Give her love for me!!

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I would think that she would. You could do it all the way round, and staple the screen to the wood, or whatever method of attachment you prefer. You could make it as wide a strip as you need.

Or if you want to stack but want the screen on the top, just screw a 2x4 on each end on the top and the other tank will sit on those and there will still be airflow

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Originally Posted by Eavlynn

Definitely keep the thoughts coming! With all that you've researched, maybe you'll get a beardie of your own They definitely require a good deal of care, and love attention, but if you have the time to give, they are absolutely wonderful family members!

Maybe someday . In the meantime, I can follow Ruth. The good thoughts for your precious girl continue!

Ruth's fecal came back positive for elevated levels of coccidia. It turns out her veggie boycot wasn't insect inspired. She's barely eaten the past 3 days.

I now have Albon to treat her with, probiotics to replace her good gut flora, and chlorhexidine to sanitize everything whenever she goes to the bathroom.

I've also made a pedialite, veggie and roach smoothie recipe so that I can syringe feed her to get nutrients in her. My poor baby has been through so much. With any luck, this will be the last obstacle she has to overcome!

Oh no! Poor Ruth.

The good news is you caught it and are treating it. I'll keep sending good thoughts to your little girl. Keep us posted.

Wow, my kids actually started refusing the crickets I have left over

My male got incredibly ill after eating a batch of crickets my roommate brought home...ended up with a bad case of pinworms and wouldn't eat for a long time...so I honestly quit giving them crickets too...I ended up getting phoenix worms and mealworms for them which they ate with no issues.