Hi all,
Ollie has been with me for nine months now! Happy Birthday, Ollie!
I believe she was around 3 or 4 months old when she arrived, so that makes her a year old, or even a little older. I'm really pleased she's still around and doing pretty well.
About a month ago, when I gave my last update, Ollie had laid eggs. Ollie has been less attentive to eggs recently (and they're probably infertile, anyway) and has paid much more attention to us. She plays tug of war, accepts food from the feeding stick, and even catches crabs. Insted of looking into the distance, she watches us in front of her tank now. She's started waving again, which is a good sign. Several times she's almost left her den, and I hope to eventually convince her to do that.
She is much less locked up in her den than a month ago. I've removed some rocks and shells, and Ollie has shoved out the walls to give herself more room. There is a window in front now (see pic) and a huge opening in the top of the den.
As far as Ollie's condition goes, it's pretty good. She still has good eyesight and coordination and her color hasn't faded. She has an irridescent green ring around her eyes, but it hasn't affected her eyesight.
So, I hope for a little more time with Ollie, which both of us can enjoy.
Nancy
Ollie has been with me for nine months now! Happy Birthday, Ollie!
I believe she was around 3 or 4 months old when she arrived, so that makes her a year old, or even a little older. I'm really pleased she's still around and doing pretty well.
About a month ago, when I gave my last update, Ollie had laid eggs. Ollie has been less attentive to eggs recently (and they're probably infertile, anyway) and has paid much more attention to us. She plays tug of war, accepts food from the feeding stick, and even catches crabs. Insted of looking into the distance, she watches us in front of her tank now. She's started waving again, which is a good sign. Several times she's almost left her den, and I hope to eventually convince her to do that.
She is much less locked up in her den than a month ago. I've removed some rocks and shells, and Ollie has shoved out the walls to give herself more room. There is a window in front now (see pic) and a huge opening in the top of the den.
As far as Ollie's condition goes, it's pretty good. She still has good eyesight and coordination and her color hasn't faded. She has an irridescent green ring around her eyes, but it hasn't affected her eyesight.
So, I hope for a little more time with Ollie, which both of us can enjoy.
Nancy
Ollie!!
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