House guest

Sunning himself

Captured, and ready for transport

This guy appeared sitting atop our hedge this morning, sunning himself right outside our door.

I didn't notice him until I returned from an errand, around noon. Not sure how long he was there before I noticed him.

He's (she?) probably either an escaped pet, or an irresponsibly disposed of pet, poor fellow.

He's actually a pretty good size, and appears to be healthy. He was extremely docile and lethargic when I captured him, but now that he's someplace warm, he's a bit more active. He's quite beautiful.

I gave him a couple of small pieces of apple, but he's not eating them. There's obviously no way to know when he may last have eaten, but he's not interested in it at the moment.

When Dave gets home, he will take him over to the local pet store that specializes in reptiles.

He will be safe there, and well cared for, until someone buys him. It's a win win win....we get to be heroes for the little guy, he gets a safe place to be, and the store gets to sell him!

Possibly for a second time!!

In the meantime, Jack the Cat is keeping vigilant watch!!