Post by really on Jan 24, 2006 0:58:42 GMT -5
This evening we were watching televsion and Kismet was sleeping across my chest as she often does (my dh continously reminds me that this time won't last forever and eventually only her head will fit in my lap -- but all children must grow ,sigh.)
Anyway, as I was petting her up and down. I ran my fingers down the spikes of her tail and realized how much they have recently changed. Cyclura spikes, unlike greens, are *very* short. Looking at them in pictures they are far less intimidating than greens. However, they are thicker, sturdier, and if Kismet and Mayan are relative examples, a lot sharper. I actually almost cut myself just running my fingers down her spikes (something she absolutely seems to love). I usually run my fingers down her back spikes, but tonight extended down the tail. The tail itself is covered in heavy plates like those of a mythical dragon so I usually avoid petting that area. I have always been aware of the dangers of a large iguana's tail, but I came to realize that Kismet's could already do some damage if she were startled into a crocodile roll or started whipping her tail.
It's fascinating. The skin on my fingertips actually gets raw spots from petting her yet petting her is an irresistable urge. It's funny, everyone talks about greens yet Mayan's skin and spikes feel smooth and silky to the touch after handling Kismet.
Patrick, have you notices this as well with Bronx?
Loulou, what about you with your cubans? Kismet is, after all, part Cuban and closely resembles a cuban.
Btw, Loulou, I meant to tell you that your babies are adorable. I see a strong resemblence between your Newt and Castro and our Kismet. The shape of Kismet's head is a little bit different.
ReallySusan
Anyway, as I was petting her up and down. I ran my fingers down the spikes of her tail and realized how much they have recently changed. Cyclura spikes, unlike greens, are *very* short. Looking at them in pictures they are far less intimidating than greens. However, they are thicker, sturdier, and if Kismet and Mayan are relative examples, a lot sharper. I actually almost cut myself just running my fingers down her spikes (something she absolutely seems to love). I usually run my fingers down her back spikes, but tonight extended down the tail. The tail itself is covered in heavy plates like those of a mythical dragon so I usually avoid petting that area. I have always been aware of the dangers of a large iguana's tail, but I came to realize that Kismet's could already do some damage if she were startled into a crocodile roll or started whipping her tail.
It's fascinating. The skin on my fingertips actually gets raw spots from petting her yet petting her is an irresistable urge. It's funny, everyone talks about greens yet Mayan's skin and spikes feel smooth and silky to the touch after handling Kismet.
Patrick, have you notices this as well with Bronx?
Loulou, what about you with your cubans? Kismet is, after all, part Cuban and closely resembles a cuban.
Btw, Loulou, I meant to tell you that your babies are adorable. I see a strong resemblence between your Newt and Castro and our Kismet. The shape of Kismet's head is a little bit different.
ReallySusan
