Sweets

Today Matt lost an old companion and friend.

Sweets the Bearded Dragon has been in our family a long time.....When I think about it she's been here longer then Mia.

I know I wasn't really a fan of lizards and some might say it's just a lizard, but not to Matt.

Not only does Matt love reptiles, this lizard is special.  And I'm actually grateful for it.

When Matt moved to Utah to be with me he was pretty lonely.  Then one day at work at Petco, someone brought in a lizard with it's tank and everything saying they couldn't have it anymore.

He brought her home and they were in love.  He used to let her just walk around his apartment when he was home.  I know it sounds silly, but they had a special connection.  She would only sit still on his shoulder.  She'd also look him right in the eye.

Sweets was also a hardy thing.  Bearded dragons usually live about 10 years.  When he got her she was already full sized.  Plus she was missing like an inch off her tail from who knows what.  Matt's had her for about 8 years.  So she had a long life.  Also, when we had several lizards die from unknown causes (we think it was the carpet we had in the tank) she still lived.  When we had to go light on her food because of money, she pressed on nice and strong.

But sadly, age took it's toll and she passed.

Rest in Peace Sweets

The best lizard I've ever seen

 

 

 

 

 

~hyuu!