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Kebechet

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I figured I would start a new thread, just about Link, and provide pictures, video and commentary as he grows and we go on adventures together :) This is similar to my old thread from the previous incarnation of the forum, but I want to try to stay on topic more. With that said, I'm going to start with his baby pictures and move from there.

I'll have had him for a year, after tomorrow! So I think this is a fantastic time to start a new thread, and show his progression from baby to behemoth :D

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Here he is the first day I got him! He was pretty thin, had some terrible stuck shed on his tail, but still the sweetest little thing, even if he was nervous.

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He quickly made himself at home.

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He always got into everything, and loved to explore. He hasn't changed much :)

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Though he was sometimes a little nervous, we came to an understanding of each other as time went on.

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Over time, we even learned to trust each other.

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As he got older, he really got used to the camera, and seemed to enjoy showing off.

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He got spoiled on more than one occasion. We discovered that he really likes eggnog, and we shared it off and on throughout the holiday season.

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As he got older he got a bit of a mischievous streak, and he thinks I don't notice.

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But sometimes, he surprises me.

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I know he really surprised me then!

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This was our first portrait together.

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This was our second. Thankfully he didn't think I looked too much like a fish, even if I think I did.

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Remember what I said about him liking to get into things? ;)

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Whoever told me that Tegus don't climb, was clearly wrong.

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That collar really didn't last long, but it was worth a shot.

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I quickly discovered an alternative that worked better, and was just as snazzy.

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Sometimes though, he gets into places that he isn't supposed to. It took me a while to finally find him under the fridge. He got a bath after I managed to get him out.

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He likes to nap a lot, and sometimes he clearly shows his disdain when disturbed.

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As it got warmer outside, we were finally able to seriously get to leash training. He loves his trips to the park by the river.

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Sometimes he'll catch up on a bit of light reading.

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After a long day of excitement, he'll often show off with a big yawn.

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And when he feels like it, he'll share his naps with me :)

Happy birthday Link! Here's to another year, and many more! :)
 

Kebechet

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I think this is the derpy-ist picture I've ever gotten of Link XD

Also, he let me get a good photo of his eye.

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I love the blueish purple color he has on his eyelids :)

Oh, and here's a video I took of him being cute curled up in a ball. Though first you have to get past me with the camera in my face XD

http://youtu.be/f2Q0CxOl9O0
 

reptastic

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Congrats on your first of many years together, great job, keep up the good work he looks great
 

new2tegus

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I'm going to do that with my gu when he comes, can't wait for him to get here. Just need a name for him now lol.
 

Kebechet

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Link is showing off his teeth and tongue :) I think this is one of the best tongue shots I've ever gotten of him.
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He also sometimes gets belly rubs. I've experimented with putting him on his back a few times, and he doesn't seem to mind :) I've got a very trusting Tegu.

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Rhetoric

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Wow he's getting big! He looks happy and spoiled! I love the pics, keep them coming!
 

Kebechet

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After a crazy trip, a couple hundred dollars, and dropping a large rock on my toe, I finally managed to get the giant cage hauled 150 miles from Auburn, to Portland, and into my apartment. I had to screw some things together, and now I'm waiting for the caulk to dry, and fumes to go away. I have lots of windows open, and I'm thinking a little over 24 hours should do it. Then I'll be finishing up the interior, including installing the lights.

Here's Link examining his new enclosure.
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Rhetoric

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awesome enclosure! im sure he will be very pleased. i like the top of it, it looks neat
 

Kebechet

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I figured I would share this very odd experience with you all.

http://youtu.be/h2VVPqPREBg - Link really has his moments LOL
 

JohnMatthew

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You ever use shiny metal tongs to feed Link? That's my guess as to the feeding reaction to the hammer, or maybe it just smelled yummy to him. :)
 

Kebechet

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JohnMatthew said:
You ever use shiny metal tongs to feed Link? That's my guess as to the feeding reaction to the hammer, or maybe it just smelled yummy to him. :)

I've used small tongs in the past, but I actually hand-feed a lot, and let him eat off of plates mainly. I even tried feeding him after. He wasn't hungry, despite how he was acting on camera.
 

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