SharkEatingBreakfast @ SharkEatingBreakfast @sopuli.xyz

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Thanks so much! I have in on a little shelf below my desk. I'll be cleaning it much more often now!

WHOA!

Removing that nearly entire bucket of dust feels justified now! Makes me happy I wasn't just wasting my time. Thank you!

And that's fine! I just meant that if you're looking for a pet that can be 100% vegan alongside you, there are definitely options for that.

If you are a vegan and want animal companionship, get a vegan pet!! Rabbits, birds, and guinea pigs are great options. Cats and dogs are not options for meatless pets, regardless of how avaliable they are.

I am constantly cleaning my glasses. I'd like to recommend "koala cloths"! Because those standard microfiber cloths are absolute butt & seem to just redistribute smears. Koala cloths cleans out those smudges in seconds!

Seriously: it's a miniscule investment, and you'll thank me once you try it.

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Definitely adopt an adult! Just be aware of their lighting, space, and food requirements. Many are essentially friendly pet rocks that simply enjoy hanging out & looking cool. (:

Why is the image AI-generated? Legit, how difficult is it to find a picture of a TV cart?

I'm ace, but I still desire male companionship, but, christ, I don't want to date men. It's never simple, and it makes me mad. Like.. why I gotta be like this? 🫠

As long as you get one with scales, I'd highly recommend it! They do require at least a 75 gallon habitat, though. Ideally 120 gallons! Also, ideally a front-opening one (they get spooked if you come at them from above).

Also will need a heat lamp and a long UVB fixture that spans at least 1/3 of the habitat.

Oh, and they eat insects & greens. Babies eat 80/20 bugs & greens, but transition to 20/80 bugs & greens as adults. Crickets or dubia roaches are the best insect staples!

My dragon is around the size of my forearm, but they won't get much bigger than your entire arm.

As babies, they are very skittish / energetic, but as adults, they are pretty mellow. If you'd like a smaller, chill cuddle-buddy to just hang out with, a dragon is for you!

He certainly has his charm, that's for sure!

His skin is the issue, mostly. Bearded dragons shed by rubbing themselves on rough surfaces. Due to having no skin protection from scales, he is prone to cuts and scrapes from such surfaces. Cold-blooded animals are notorious for slow healing, which means open wounds heal extremely slow, leaving the animal very prone to infections and further complications. SO, I've sanded down corners, sharp edges, and other things in his enclosure.

He also requires lotion, aloe, and massages to keep his skin / shed healthy. If this is not done, the shed can become stuck on certain appendages, which can lead to loss of blood flow, with can lead to rot/infection, which can lead to required amputation or death. Common stuck shed amputation parts for scaleless beardies are tail tip, all toes, and even eyelids.

So this dude has a better skincare routine than I do, gets weekly massages, gets humidity checks (too little = dried out skin, too much = respiratory infection), has temperature control, special furniture, etc.

Given me more white hairs worrying about him more than anything else in my life, that's for sure!

His name is Pączki! Pronounced like "Poonch-key". (native Polish speakers, please do not come for me lol)

My stupid, ugly lizard.

I had my eye on a beautiful female leatherback bearded dragon with great genetics! She was around 200$ and I was so ready to buy her. Contacted the breeder and was told that she had been sold just a few hours earlier. Absolutely crushed.

Then the breeder offered up a defect dragon. It was going to be culled due to a genetic fuck-up that caused it to be born without spikes or scales. They're much much much much much more difficult to care for into adulthood, due to their special needs. 20$ adoption fee + shipping.

He was the opposite of what I had wanted.

So naturally, sucker that I am, I adopted him.

He's turning 5 this November.

I love my stupid, ugly lizard. 💕

(here is what a standard one looks like:)

Vampliers!

I work(ed) with old machines, and it was an absolute godsend. Prefer it after using penetrating spray on stuck screws.

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It's unisex, my guy. It's for anyone who wants to wear it.👍

Someone on Lemmy theorized that I simply have a shit immune system. Witch Which may be accurate.

I don't get itchy from mosquito bites. 🤔

Can cost anywhere from like 80$ to 250$ or so, typically. A full coord can cost you much much more, especially if it's from one of the big brands.

You can get stuff less expensive from reputable sellers or smaller brands, though.

EDIT: Bodyline & Anna House Fashion are great budget options! Good quality, too.