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ReptileMan27
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2 headed beardy
« on: January 18, 2007, 05:00:39 AM »

Not into beardys much but saw this and thought it was pretty intresting.

http://www.sandsexoticanimals.com/authors.html
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Napolean
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Re: 2 headed beardy
« Reply #1 on: January 18, 2007, 08:36:02 AM »

Very cool, to rich for my blood but would be neat to have lol Grin
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Dragona
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Re: 2 headed beardy
« Reply #2 on: January 18, 2007, 11:30:11 PM »

I seen this somewhere before too....

Personally i think it's sad that he has to put a price on their heads so to speak!!

It's a mirraculous occurence from any egg but to be a beardie would only make it that much more special to own and keep.  I bet they can't decide which cricket to chase!

I also read a report somewhere too that they have no chance in living as long as other beardies so dont be fooled when it says 1yr old and doing well especially if your thinking of putting an offer in.

There are all kinds of complications as the dragon has 2 brains etc.... but shares the same stomach and internal organs making it extremely difficult for 2 minds wanting to do the same thing!

Very odd and freaks me out a little - Think about it seriously can they possibly survive for many years in this condition.
There's so many funny things you could think of but in reality the big word is HOW!

Who decides when it's time for a poop etc... LOL
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Re: 2 headed beardy
« Reply #3 on: January 19, 2007, 12:00:21 AM »

I am more in shock at the price tag then the 2 heads Shocked. Like already saidm the chances of them surviving are pretty slim. Plus its not like the breeder did anything special, its a freak accident more then anything. Their are albinos also, I guess none of them lived to adults.
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Dragona
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Re: 2 headed beardy
« Reply #4 on: January 19, 2007, 12:57:02 AM »

I would also like to point out that theres NO WAY this dragon is 1yr old - look at it..... It still has all it's juvenile characteristics! i say 6 months at the most - something very odd about the advert in general.
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Re: 2 headed beardy
« Reply #5 on: January 19, 2007, 03:03:49 AM »

i personaly would have had it put to sleep at birth. this happens in snakes too
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Re: 2 headed beardy
« Reply #6 on: January 19, 2007, 03:52:07 AM »

i'd have to agree there i think.  as special as it is - it is both unusual and unfair to keep alive.
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Timotei
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Re: 2 headed beardy
« Reply #7 on: January 19, 2007, 06:38:38 PM »

I think that's absolutely disgusting to keep it alive, moreso to advertise it on the net, and criminal IMO to put a price on it.
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Re: 2 headed beardy
« Reply #8 on: January 19, 2007, 11:45:42 PM »

I think that's absolutely disgusting to keep it alive, moreso to advertise it on the net, and criminal IMO to put a price on it.
I agree they shouldnt advertise it and try to sell it. I dont know if I agree with killing it, I feel it should be given the best care it can like any other animal. 2 headed animals have survived before, I have seen several 2 headed adult snakes that are surving.
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Re: 2 headed beardy
« Reply #9 on: January 20, 2007, 03:46:30 PM »

I think that's absolutely disgusting to keep it alive, moreso to advertise it on the net, and criminal IMO to put a price on it.
I agree they shouldnt advertise it and try to sell it. I dont know if I agree with killing it, I feel it should be given the best care it can like any other animal. 2 headed animals have survived before, I have seen several 2 headed adult snakes that are surving.

You're probably right, i know i sure would not have the heart to put it out of its misery.. although sometimes you have to consider the animal's wellbeing before your own comfort. The owner claims that both heads eat (not that this is at all an issue as the beardie clearly only has one stomach) but whether its way of life is hindered i'm not sure.

I would be very interested to see how it formed, whether it is a conjoined twin or a genetic mutation that caused it to intentionally grow an extra head in such a manner.

I still maintain it is disgusting to advertise and sell.
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