Sunday, February 1, 2009

Sobi

We have a new addition to the pet population in our family. Our neighbors didn't want their lizard anymore so we took it off their hands and he is now in our care. His name is Sobi. He is a Molly Uromastyx lizard. He is vegetarian and mostly likes lettuce so we don't have to mess with any crickets (mom says YAY!). He is full of personality so he is really fun to have around. He mostly hides under a rock but his head is usually sticking out looking around. If his head isn't sticking out, then his tail is. He is very active and moves around quite a bit. (Some pictures are red because only the red heat lamp was on when the kids were taking the pictures.)

Here we are setting up the cage. He came with almost everything he needs. We made a quick trip to Petsmart to buy a lamp and more sand.

Meet Sobi.

Here Sobi is getting ready to climb.
Then he scratches on the glass.
Then he climbs up.
Then he falls. This is him after he fell.

Then he hides under his favorite rock.

Here is a video of Sobi in action.

4 comments:

wallymom said...

Wow. You are a brave mom. I personally am totally anti-reptile.

Allreds said...

That is a Cool Lizard!!!!! We need to come up and see him. Are you sure it is a him?

Unknown said...

I am glad I only had to put up with gerbils and cats. What fun!

AZ Mikesells said...

Wondered how long it would be before you became reptile owners! No crickets? I'm jealous - was not my favorite part of having a lizard...