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| Name: |
Izzy
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Age: |
Two years old
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| Gender: |
Female
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Kind: |
Leopard Gecko (Eublepharis macularius)
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| Home: |
Massachusetts, USA
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This
is Izzy my Leopard Gecko (Eublepharis macularius). Growing up I always
had a strong loving passion for animals. Horses and reptiles were always my
favorites. Since I could not have a horse due to money and land, I had
received Izzy for my birthday. I was super excited to have gotten her,
because it had been years since I had last owned a reptile.
She has come through a lot with me and we've helped each other through many
hard times. I used to suffer with severe depression and Izzy would always
curl up in the palm of my hand to remind me I was not alone and things would
be okay as long as she was there.
During the year of 2013 Massachusetts had been hit hard by blizzard Nemo. I
went five days without any heat or power in my house since the storm wiped it
all out. Temperatures had dropped so low any liquid in our house froze and
you could see your breath in the air. I cradled her close to my body for
hours and took extreme emergency precautions to ensure she stayed warm and
safe. This was one of the many journeys we went on together.
She has inspired me to expand my knowledge and ownership on many reptiles.
Now thanks to Izzy. I own fifteen more reptiles since the day I got her. Seven of them
are leopard geckos. I rescue any reptile I can and I am beginning to work on
many breeding projects. I have successfully bred leopard geckos and helped
reptiles recover from illness and injuries when their owners couldn't afford
the vet. I see a bright future for myself and all of my reptiles including Izzy.
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