Let's talk. SICK BEARDED DRAGONS GIVEN UP | KristenLeannimal

[@KristenLeanneVlog]

yayyy new video!! I have a discount code for Exotic Nutrition ya'll! It's KRISTEN5

[@Katerilager007]

Kristenleannimal this looks like the dragon I rescued (aka stole from a friends house) and my dragon is a completely different color like bright orange instead of black and looks so much healthier now that I have her.... and I did it from watching your videos and previously having snakes. But I can’t get my dragon to eat veggies period 😔

[@jessicaaaren3192]

Kristenleannimal what about the eggs

[@luvlost03]

Those poor beardie's why do people even bother getting animals if they're just gonna neglect them it really pisses me off.

[@beardeddragons8721]

People should always do proper reasearch

[@lanceballard1650]

I do think they were doing their best

[@mkaylagomez1959]

Lance Ballard maybe they were trying but if someone isn’t equipped to care for their animals properly whether that be enough time, money, knowledge (if it’s knowledge, well that’s irresponsible because they can quite easily educate themselves via the internet and KZbin) they shouldn’t have the animal.

[@surtu9221]

People get sold into the idea it's an easy pet, not as hard to take care of as a 'real' pet like a cat or dog, more like a goldfish, and the people responsible for this are usually the people selling the animals at pet stores. They have zero idea they're supposed to do any research.

[@mkaylagomez1959]

Surtu whether it’s a cat, dog, reptile or otherwise. Neglect due to ignorance is disgraceful. Because surprisingly enough, people still manage to not care for their cats and dogs properly too.

[@theawesomeness373]

“The males tend to really harass the females” I felt that

[@shgnamaste7730]

Haha

[@genageeraert8039]

It pisses me off people get them and don’t research and take care of them. Thank you for caring and taking them.

[@mbb.capcrules7890]

Lucky for me, I do a lot of research while taking care of Ozzie, my bearded dragon. And he looks surprisingly healthy! DO.YOUR.RESEARCH!!

[@elizabethkorizon8095]

You're such a kind hearted person!! My babies are my loves and these guys just scored the best foster mama!

[@babybunny5793]

Wow the way they just sit there almost lifeless being handled by the vet... So sad.

[@MrPrius-fy1sc]

Reptiles are pretty frickin lazy

[@emmaevans4651]

my beardie sits like that but she’s really healthy and happy she’s just lazy

[@georgiana4149]

Mr. Prius they had to hold down mine with 3 people when i brought her to a different vet for checkup because shes strong as heck.

[@shgnamaste7730]

I saw the lack of energy. They definitely show signs in this video that they are not feeling well. I do admire the male's black beard despite it.

[@youreinvalid8493]

@@MrPrius-fy1sc there's a difference between lazy and lethargic. It's very clear.

[@eva5193]

Bless you for taking care of these horribly neglected animals ❣️

[@angiecast10]

This is very sad 😞😞 poor babies. Even if people have the best intentions at the end the animals are the ones who suffer, it's not fair.

[@charlottemiller191]

I will adopt and rehab them i have 2 90gal tanks for them my husband and i love bearded dragons i can give you my vet reference and send picks of my other reptiles and there enclosures!

[@0oohnegative]

I can’t get over how sweet bearded dragons are. So patient.

[@Sunny_psyche]

You can hear the sadness in the vets voice. So glad they made it to you ❤️

[@jennasypolt3109]

I got bearded dragons from someone who wasn’t taking care of them and they were a year old and smaller that a juvenile 😢 I am starting to get them back to health but I am worried that they stunned their grow... they were giving them one superworm a day no veggies and no calcium or vitamins... they are almost the size of a subadult now so I am crossing my fingers!!!!

[@melissabereading]

Jenna Sypolt that’s awesome that you’re helping that poor baby 💕

[@thatslifebeauty25]

That's so sad! Thankfully they are with someone who will give them they care they need and you are giving them everything they should have n the care they require!

[@No-zd6rw]

Good on you 😀

[@zilolagulomova9417]

Good luck I am crossing my fingers too

[@ktilians6613]

A healthy male would be head bobbing away the minute he saw that female! Thank you for doing this for them. I'm so happy their original owner did the right thing

[@rachelbrowning8457]

Okay but the eye drops clip made me just gush with love it was so adorable

[@stephlang3073]

Thank you for helping these babies! It's so great to see someone that loves animals doing all they can to help as many animals as you're able to.

[@jaradeblackmon7350]

I love her and her heart

[@KristenLeanneVlog]

[@lolacleutinx5341]

I love how you take these little guys in no matter there condition and do your best to help them

[@beardeddragons8721]

It's amazing

[@manicmommi4007]

Oh man! Poor babies. So many people get pets but don’t educate themselves first. Luckily these two had you. 💜

[@beardeddragons8721]

It's sad that It's not even that rare that people let their pet in such a bad condition

[@pewpewcat7679]

It was really nice of that vet to let you film and document that for everybody to see and learn. Big thanks to him

[@shgnamaste7730]

When I first met my bearded dragon rescue she was belly up (literally) on the far side of the tank, as far away from the basking bulb as possible. There were other things wrong with the situation. On top of it all, it was her grandsons pet bearded dragon and *she* was tired of it. I can't imagine how a bearded dragon or any animal could be such an inconvenience for anybody. I'm glad that her tolerance level being what it was actually reached a point before the bearded dragon passed away. I am happy to say I am still a proud bearded dragon mom and now can't imagine my life without one. I've always loved birds, but I'm so happy and excited to see my family growing. I look forward to opening my home to the next animal in need.

[@SH-ln1uh]

I will never understand why people don't do their homework before buying a pet; whether it be a dog, cat, bird, or bearded dragon. How do you buy a pet without know how to keep the dang animal safe and alive!!!! I'm just glad there are people like you out there that bring these animals/pets into your home and bring them back to health. Thank you.

[@bethbradley1621]

I love how much you care for these little babies you are an angel ❣️

[@candicexxs9040]

Commenting once before I watch; Love you Kristen, I'm so happy you are getting settled in Nashville FINALLY ; all the space you and your animals need

[@mistykaposy4102]

Did he say 7 yrs?!? I love the little guy ❤️ The girl is sweet. Thanks to the vet for allowing you to film. Very interesting.

[@cheryl8466]

Awwwee... Poor babies. That's SO sad. This is why it's SO important to do your research and make Absolutely Sure that you're willing to take on the Responsibility of taking care of another life. I get it that... Sometimes perspective is different than reality. But at least know your boundaries and give them to someone who will care for them As soon as possible. Instead of waiting years. It's ok to "fail" or think that you can do something that didn't work out how you thought it would. Sometimes certain animals don't end up working out with your other pets or yourself. It happens. But.. when it comes to animals, they depend on you. You have to know your boundaries. What you can and can't do, or are incapable of doing at that time.

[@ashleythompson4108]

The glow up for these babies!!! Hope they have a wonderful new life!!!! 🐉🐉🐉🐉♥️♥️♥️♥️🐉🐉🐉🐉

[@myrialightseeker193]

Thank you so much for what you do ❤️ I do not own reptiles but they still have a place in my heart. Hello from Canada 😘

[@Allsfairinloveandwarr]

So my son, while at his grandpas, decided (without me) that they were going to buy a veiled chameleon because, yes, i did say we could get one......one day. K so they bring this tiny guy home and put up this massive cage, he or she had space etc inside it but we live in an apartment (small) and I wasn't prepared for it leaving its cage and although I've spent my entire life owning, researching and caring for numerous types of animals I knew little about a lot of reptiles. Long story short this guy became sick and no matter what I did we were NOT the right fit for her or him. I figured this out within a month or so and instead of furthering its discomfort I had to surrender it to a girl who had a panther chameleon and has had him for years. I completely trusted her ability to care for him. As soon as I got him out of the cage he or she was happy changing colors doing things ive never seen him do before because all he would do is hiss and lunge at me. I couldn't let him out of his cage because where would it go? Poor thing....So its OK if you ever have to rehome reptiles for their safety and well being. Mammals and birds are a little harder because of attachments

[@erinlmao3446]

its so sad to see people mistreat their pets. please research before you adopt. don't shop just adopt. I am so happy they will be happier with you, your amazing for helping these cute beardys.

[@Mikilea]

Poor babies😭 I rescued a 2 yr old beardie 2 yrs ago. She was the size of a juvenile beardie (45 grams!!) &they kept her in blue fish sand (the kind for fish tanks) &fed her only crickets. No UVB light, just a red heat lamp. Her feet were all stained from the sand to blue, she had no fat pads &couldn’t be handled. We got her back up to health &rehomed her to a classroom where she was going to get a lot of attention &care. These babies are so malnourished &hopefully they don’t have MBD. The male looks like he has so much shed stuck on him it’s so sad💔 Thank you so much for taking these babies in🙏🏻 Beardies are such amazing reptiles🖤

[@mb97079]

Ughhhh tearing up over here because of how bad they look 😢 poor babes 💓

[@kelleythursday6183]

I love the simplistic makeup with that headband / scarf situation

[@KristenLeanneVlog]

thank you!

[@AnaSilva-gz2qv]

Ohhhh poor babies :( thank god they have you now :) a few years ago i almost had one but i was living with my mom without a job so i decided not to adopt because if i have one i wanted to give him the best conditions. They are adorable!❤❤ i hope they get better soon

[@kayleeseamons8274]

In Nashville/ close to Nashville there’s the aquatic critter! They have like 1.5k reviews with 4.7 stars! They have reptile stuff in there! There’s also emerald bay fish & reptile in old hickory with 4.7 stars also! I hope either of these are helpful! I’m lucky to be in cookeville where there’s an exotic pet shop a couple of miles away from me.

[@elliebellie1127]

It's called aquatic critter :)

[@kayleeseamons8274]

Ellie Bellie yeah, auto correct got me 😂😂 thanks for pointing it out though!

[@roeferrell8292]

I love that place! I got my pea puffer and frogs from there

[@lbeard7661]

I love that place! I actually told her to go there on a different video.

[@montanaevalyn9398]

This hurt my heart to watch. I’m so glad you came into their life 💜

[@themerantis5014]

I just got a bearded dragon from someone and I was so scared to bring them to the vet I was scared they would torture him but I’m glad you videoed the appointment I feel so much better!!!

[@ashleemarie8506]

Poor babies. You are an angel!

[@aubreyfoster1771]

I adore your heart for always helping. I foster displaced dogs. And owners always have sob stories, then come to find out dog was just not a priority. And this is not the dogs fault (all I have fostered and adopted out have been the sweetest things). My question is how do you stay positive during rescue situations when dealing with the owners. Every single one I’ve dealt with has had stories change and lies come to like and it just makes me sad and upset. I want to continue to help these poor dogs but learn to let that icky hate I feel for them go.

[@samanthahissam6881]

You are a amazing person! I don't understand why people get these animals and treat them this way it makes me so sad...my baby is my world.

[@angelamarie9470]

Thank you for all you do for animals 🙌🏼

[@slflk06]

poor babies. its so sad how people buy reptiles and cannot properly care for them. beardies are such amazing pets and my girl sure brings my family and I a lot of happiness and I have always made sure to do the research and vet visits to care for them properly. they are so lucky that you took them in and had the resources to care for them and the poor little guy's eye looked so painful . hopefully in the future they find an amazing forever home with someone who can give them the love and attention they deserve, and for the mean time, they have a wonderful foster mom!!

[@cra5hcre8ions55]

The lumpy toes and tail are from being kept too dry and unable to shed fully, therefore stuck shed starts forming masses

[@jadecontino3360]

AQUATIC CRITTER !! I’m 23 and all my childhood memories are at this reptile shop. They’re the best and I visit all the time even now. They feel like family to their customers!

[@casarooo5704]

I just got a hedgehog a couple of days ago and was talking to my neighbour (who also has one) and she was so surprised to find out that they needed constant heat! Luckily they’ve only had her for a month during summer because I live in Canada!!

[@angie4755]

This breaks my heart. Thank God for you girl!

[@cressidahale8252]

A huge thank you to their previous owners for being responsible enough to surrender. Every little thing counts.

[@AnetteL.Nielsen]

You have such a big heart 💖

[@alyssasdcpadventure417]

i literally had tears in my eyes watching this. i could never imagine my beardie having to go through this

[@beardeddragons8721]

My beardie needed surgery so I got her one, but I could never let any animal get to this point without help :(

[@beardeddragons8721]

@@CosmoniYT Why you didn't feed it well like you should?

[@youreinvalid8493]

@@CosmoniYT all that person did was ask a question, and it's a very fair question. It's so easy to Google what bearded dragons eat and insects will come up. I will never understand people getting a pet and not taking care of it properly.

[@DomaniquesDiary]

This was so sad to watch! They just stood there like they felt sorry for themselves 😔 Glad you took them on!

[@Selene666]

poor little things! i wish ppl researched more before becoming pet parents... it was so kind of you to rescue them!

[@beardeddragons8721]

YUP, research is everything!

[@thatslifebeauty25]

I absolutely love the way you are with animals! I wish more people would do the research and take care of their animals how they should be instead of just winging and do what they think would be ok! If you can't afford to give an animal the care it needs then don't get one, it would be pretty much the same as having a kid, they require quite a bit of care and love, you don't just shove it off into a corner somewhere, feed it shit food, and never take it to the doctor!! My fur baby is treated just as good as my children, in fact I look at him as a 3rd child and refer to him as my furry son!! I hope you are able to find these beautiful babies good homes where they are able to get the care and love they need! 💗

[@dracoandkodak9737]

Poor beardies. You're a good person Kristen

[@louisesharpy]

I wanna see your house. Like the whole thing. Inside and outside I can’t wait. You are so kind to care for these babies. I’m curious about the visit for him in Nashville how he is. Ew roaches. How can you??? Ha ha ha. I love you ! So kind.

[@Christi6746]

Dubias are the BEST! SOOOO easy to maintain and so good for the beardies. They aren't "gross" like common cockroaches. And they don't chirp or stink like crickets do. LOL

[@youreinvalid8493]

Roaches are great

[@alexisruetten667]

loving all the videos on this channel!

[@KristenLeanneVlog]

thank you!!

[@zycie_zani]

This makes me so mad that people adopt more exotic pets and neglect them.

[@maryrossetti7223]

I adopted 2 bearded dragons. Both were surrendered outside a pet store and I was given them. Both have mlb one is missing some toes and part of his tail he also had a few seizures one where I actually did cpr because it didn’t seem he was breathing , the other had an eye infection. Right now both their front legs are little fucked up but beside that they are both doing great 🥺💓 It’s so amazing seeing the transformation

[@mineliatrujeque9725]

Aww poor babies, they’re the sweetest things too 😩

[@susanaponte1579]

This is my first time watching your channel. Really nice, very interesting, really nice of you to help animals, I have 6 guinea pigs, so I watch alot of you tube!

[@zepplowe]

I'm not in Nashville but it does look like there's a couple reptile stores near you. The Aquatic Critter - Nashville, TN Emerald Bay Fish & Reptile - Nashville/Old Hickory, TN I'm located in Northern Georgia and there's a handful of places around here. It's about a 3-4hr drive depending where you go. Might have better luck finding a reptile store around Atlanta. Drive down and stock up on supplies. Animal Atlanta -Woodstock, GA Creation Pet - Woodstock, GA Animart Pets - Austell, GA Reigning Reptiles - Buford, GA

[@CharlieeeeO]

They are such sweetie pies!

[@charleyannharbron6653]

I wish u was in England so I could have them both x

[@brandi1926]

I really like the store Emerald Bay Fish & Reptile in Old Hickory. It’s small, but they always have cool animals, great prices on insects, and are very friendly people. 👍

[@sarahholland1375]

It seems as soon as an animals ill it's binned. Do people not get that any animal will need vet care now & then. And it takes 20seconds to Google care for whatever pet you have. Poor babies, glad they're with you. ❤️❤️

[@ashleythompson4108]

Omg lizard toe physical therapy- I lovesssss them 😭😭😭😭♥️♥️♥️♥️😭😭😭♥️♥️♥️ why do you have to soak lizards? Don’t worry I’m not a lizard owner - how are their toes???

[@melissabereading]

Ashley Thompson you soak them for hydration :)

[@random1rockstar]

I have to soak my leopard gecko after every shed because he sucks at getting shed off his toes. So on top of hydration it also helps losen stuck shed.

[@9622paige]

brielle parker mine gets stuck toe sheds too and needs frequent soaks. It’s annoying for her and me when I have to sit there and pick them off her itty bitty toes lol

[@shgnamaste7730]

Increasing the blood circulation through heat and exercise would also help improve their limb and tail health. ❤️

[@FantaLiteBrav]

Nice to see no adverts on this

[@KristenLeanneVlog]

I think there are? It's how I pay for the vet bills and enclosures etc for the rescued animals XO

[@FantaLiteBrav]

@@KristenLeanneVlog ah yeah there is one now that I've reloaded it. Just checked your analytics on Social Blade. Channels doing well

[@Rose-vq6fj]

I know this video is slightly older, just found your channel, but The Aquatic Critter has a reptile section of their store. Its been a few years since I went there but could be a place to check in the future.

[@darvimaviin4348]

Need advice. About 1.5-2 years ago I adopted a bearded dragon (rescued more like it) that the owner was going to THROW INTO THE SWAMP if I didn't. Never had a beardie but always wanted one. Went pick her up immediately noticed a ton of health concerns. Did hours upon hours of research to make sure id provide her the best possible care. Took her to vet the next day, she had tail rot, had to amputate 3 inches of her tail. I noticed also she always had like NO teeth, and what little of teeth she has left are black but her gums are healthy. They fed her only romaine lettuce, and she had a regular house bulb as her light source, no uvb, no heat bulb. They said they owned her for 3 years. From the start of owning her she was eating mustard greens like normal and Id give her insects and berries and offered a huge variety of veggies and fruits. Cut to now, over time she stopped eating greens (I wasn't spoiling her with insects i swear) and all she will eat is blueberries and blackberries. I provide her with a huge variety of foods, and she just doesn't want anything to do with any of it. I make sure to bathe her occasionally to help with dehydration from lack of veggies, and she generally seems fine. She runs around, is alert, chases down her insects when i offer them, and loves to swim during bath time. But I still feel so bad seeing her have basically no teeth, and to have 3 inches of her tail gone. And I know its not my fault its the previous owners but I still feel bad like its mine. I love her to death and don't want to but i'm wondering if I should re-home her? I am doing the light setups and everything perfectly fine but still feel like I cant provide her enough help. I've tried every experts food tips to get her to eat veggies and she insists on just berries.

[@JaackieROAR]

I live about 45 minutes from Nashville, we have a store here called "Clarksville Reef & Reptile".

[@AmarayShelton]

Jacqueline Dragan I was just about to recommend them haha

[@roeferrell8292]

Oh yeah! That place is really great! I got my leopard gecko from there!

[@bethkirsch2365]

Thank you

[@No-zd6rw]

Omg I wish i could have one of the bearded dragons! They are my dream pet!

[@judymcfadden3577]

I just started watching your channel. God bless you for helping these suffering creatures. It seems that these people are ignorant about taking care of them. Wrong enclosures, wrong food, lighting.....It makes me so mad that people just don't do research on them first because it is probably more work or money then they bargained for. Okay rant over.♡♡

[@Mikkibriteside]

Ironically some of the mistreatment sound like how people care for themselves as well. Like.."No vitamins on their food."

[@aliciataylor7354]

The male has the same coloring as my 11 year old I just lost this morning 😭

[@gcan_t6814]

If you want to go to Clarksville there is Reef and Reptiles(only a 1 hr drive) or there is the Aquatic Critter, or Emerald Bay Fish and Reptile!! Native Clarksvillian frequent Nashville flyer 🤙

[@savannaht8102]

I live in franklin, TN and you should check out aquatic critter!! It’s in Nashville/Antioch area and they’re incredibly knowledgeable. They have both reptiles and aquatics!!

[@claireb3101]

dr young is my vet too! so cool

[@carolyndeal7326]

They look so sweet. I wish I was close to take them 💜

[@jennifershank5622]

Bless you Kristen! Animals of all types are precious.

[@veronicapryor3720]

Hi! Thank you for sharing all your experience and wisdom in how to best provide a enriching and safe environment for your animals. Would you be able to do a video about how you are able to manage all the costs of caring for your animals? like previous or current jobs you had, or things you did to make side money? I am very curious because I am always looking for ways to improve my setup and husbandry, and I might be spending more than necessary because I like to change things up from time to time. Thank you!

[@tonymcdaniel200]

I’m in St. Louis drive through Nashville all the time.

[@mirandaerickson9196]

Just make a detour on your Nashville trip up to Portland, OR. 😜 We are wanting to adopt a bearded dragon.

[@kimmykallberg7684]

There used to be a reptile and aqua store in Nolensville but I can’t remember the name of it!

[@kimmykallberg7684]

Off Nolensville rd *

[@subject_of_ymir]

It won't make any difference. But I really wish that people like you live long to help this reptiles, who are in this miserable state because of us (because we wanted a pet, but not willing to take any responsibility.)

[@DeviantPepperCosplay]

Aquatic critter has reptile equipment I believe. It's on Nolensville Pike near Brentwood. Also if you feel like driving out to Murfreesboro I think Animal City has stuff as well.

[@KristenLeanneVlog]

I actually found that after I made the outro for this video! Animal City is on my list! Thank you!

[@nickyclark5667]

Love you girl. I hope you find a good home for them. I'm in UK unfortunately so can't help. I think my parents would freak anyways. Xx

[@tankgod6915]

If you ever have reptiles that need a good home I can take them. I have a bearded dragon and green basilisk, 2 dogs, a bunny etc and have had snakes and pretty much every animal I'm always willing to adopt another scaley baby 🥰

[@tankgod6915]

Those poor babies just look so unhealthy omg... I hate when ppl dont do their research.. my babies get all the uvb, heat, vitamins, electrolyte soaks, and they pretty much have claim over my whole room with a heat area and trees and everything else hahah

[@michellesmith2420]

I'm very upset about this . I've had Sammy 5 years and he travels with me . I love him and it's not hard to take care of then .

[@34justinb]

reptile stores near nashville, emerald bay fish and reptile in old hickory. the aquatic critter in nolensville. :)

[@anttherat4546]

I love your vids and think you do so good

[@Emma-wi8ri]

I’m so confused they look Sooooo different in the vet shot then in the car and before that they like all new dragons with the first vet shot

[@cherryy4639]

i know what u mean but it was the lighting

[@anttherat4546]

If I even got you to notice me I would be so thankfull

[@KristenLeanneVlog]

Hiii!!!

[@rebeccamichelle7623]

My heart breaks for them:(

[@1430duh]

Poor babies 🖤🖤🖤

[@ashleybarger2024]

Awe bless you❤️❤️

[@oneshiningstar281]

You are an angel 👼❤️

[@ambercason5100]

It's a yellow spotted lizard!

[@tierneywest3325]

Check out Aquatic Critter in Nashville over near the zoo! They should be able to help!

[@notsorry3631]

what little sweeties

[@onikidman]

It actually disgusts me when people get pets, and then don’t look after them!! It’s like they get them for their own entertainment 😭 don’t get a pet if you can’t/wont give it the best life it could possibly have!! Poor little guys 😭❤️❤️

[@Froggyz2495]

My husband and I neeeeedd these babies!

[@KristenLeanneVlog]

are you near TN?!

[@Froggyz2495]

Kristenleannimal I wish I was. I am in Florida.