Australian Water Dragon rescue...

[CTReptileRescue]

Here is a very handsome male


He was vet cleared besides being under weight. I was unable to take in him his female counterpart and a Blue tongue skink. So my great friend at reptilecare.com took in the male (these are her pictures)
And My other great friend who runs the CT Iguana sanctuary was able to take the female dragon and the skink. She will try and take some photos too.



Who couldn't love that face

on a side note the dragons are about 3-4 yrs old and the BTS is 10. All have never had proper husbandry and absolutely no fruits or veggies. they were raised on crickets and pinkies. But already they have all taken veggies and the proper mix etc. They should bulk up in no time.

Just thought I would share three happy endings from this recent rescue.
Sincerely
Rusty

[BrucenBruce]

Happy endings indeed!

That's a gorgeous animal. I can only imagine what he'll look like when he's in optimum condition!

Out of curiosity, why did you decide to separate the Aussie dragon pair?

~Bruce

[mainbutter]

Aussie water dragons are so cool. I saw them running around the whole Australia Zoo, they reminded me of squirrels in the US for some reason, just in their activity and numbers and how they reacted to people(ignored you for the most part). The males are so pretty!

[CTReptileRescue]

Happy endings indeed!

That's a gorgeous animal. I can only imagine what he'll look like when he's in optimum condition!

Out of curiosity, why did you decide to separate the Aussie dragon pair?

~Bruce

Hi thanks all for your responses. Both Aussie's are doing great and eating like pigs..lol

That is a good question Bruce. They were separated upon arrival as the male bit the females tail off (ouch) about a year into being housed together. The original owner bought them at the same time and wasn't having problems until the tail attack. They have been separated ever since.
I did tell the two friends that took them in that it would be alright if they wanted to breed them, they can use their own judgment on the breeding issue.

Our policy here at The CT Reptile Rescue is no breeding. I know there are many responsible breeders out there, but in the end we decided to not breed (why save an animal, breed it and possibly have to save it's offspring)
I'm sure you guys can understand the logic. If and when there is a "rare" animal such as these dragons then we may bend the rules a bit. Also I trust the 2 new owners and their ethics.
In the end, we wouldn't breed here. Just one of our policies.
Sincerely,
Rusty

[mainbutter]

A picture of one of the many "wild" aussie water dragons running around the australia zoo.. seriously, they're like reptile versions of squirrels here in the US. They completely ignored me and let me get 6 inches away to take some up-close pictures.

[CTReptileRescue]

So I found out today that both Dragons (and the BTS) are doing great.
In fact yesturday the female laid some eggs. Obvoisly they are not fertile, but it is a step in the right direction knowing that she now has the proper husbandry.
I have spoken with my two mates who took them in, and under the long cruelty circumstances what is the point.
As my friend AJ said why would she breed iguanas when she has 50+ in her house looking for forever homes..
I couldn't agree more
Rusty