Poppy

Poppy passed away after months of struggling and fighting to survive. We worked closely with our vet and tried everything we thought might have a chance of helping him. Finally the time came to let him be in peace. Katie Bug and I think of him everyday and I still shed tears thinking of him. He was a very special dragon.

Age: three and a half years old
Genetics: Blood X RedFlame
Size: 19-1/2" long and weighs 450 grams (he's lighter than normal as it is breeding season)

Poppy is an amazing dragon in so many ways. His colors change from day to day, going from a dark deep orange to a bright red orange tone. He's like a mood ring, you can tell Poppy's mood from his color. He has a personality that is awesome. Poppy is a lover and will spend the day riding on my shoulder as if "helping Mom". I normally don't house a male and female together, however Poppy and Katie are the exception. They always appear to be like young sweethearts in love. I tried placing Poppy in his own home and he refused to eat; looking so sad and lost. Then Katie decided to join in the hunger strike and sat all day looking upset. So after three days apart, I put them together again and they have stayed together since. They do everything together and are happy this way. How can I deny them the special bond and love they formed from the first moment? Poppy, unlike some males I have, does not continually chase Katie around trying to breed. He just lounges and relaxes happily with her. I'm sure the children they produce will be amazing, not only in color but in attitude.