Dragon factoid...and there will be a test!!!
All myths are based on some kind of interpretive facts. The term " fire breathing dragon" comes from the Asian monitor lizards, also called dragons, which have very long, red to reddish orange tongues.
So when they flick their tongues it looks like "fire" coming out.
DRAGON MYTHOLOGY
The symbol of the dragon can be found in most cultures throughout the world.
It is found in old Europe, the Celts, in China, and as Quetzalcoatl, the Winged Serpent among the Aztecs of the New World.
In China the dragon symbolizes both the spirit world and the union of both heaven and earth.
In the West the dragon has come to symbolize power and it's often identified with warriors.
On many flags of the crusades dragons were depicted as representing strength and victory. Dragons frequently appear in early Christian writings. However, it's just been the past few hundred years that the dragon has been redefined by Christian's to be an "evil" creature working with the devil. I think not!!!
The names of both King Arthur and Dracula derive from the power of the dragon. Arthur's surname was "Pendragon" meaning "head of the dragon". Dracul means "son of the dragon" in Wallachian.
BURNED MONITOR LIZARD
Here's a picture of a severely burned monitor lizard.
Thought you might like to see what your purchases have helped and will continue to help.
When it was brought to us the "hot rock" was burned "attached" right to the lizard yet. It took about a day of soaking in warm water to loosen the skin enough to separate it from the hot rock. This picture is 3 months of healing so you can imagine how it looked in the beginning.
Hot rocks are better now as they have dimmer switches but still only recommend them for a small number of reptiles.
With the economy is the state it is we're getting way more voluntary donations than we normally would. Reason certainly being...they are very expensive to properly feed.
Large snakes, big tortoises, monitors and crocodilians are all drains on dwindling pocketbooks. So they've went from one dwindling pocketbook to another...ours!!!
So you can see your purchases are greatly appreciated.
Don't forget, with the upcoming Holiday's this would be a nice treat for your self, a terrific gift for a friend or...that "someone special" and you'll be helping us at the same time...what a deal!!!
May all animals, especially reptiles, always have a safe and warm place to sleep, full tummies and most important...a loving "appropriate" home.
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Please visit our store Crocodile Collectibles as we have a lots of wonderful animal "goodies" just in time for gift giving that would love to come live at yours or a friends home.
Hope your enjoying browsing our store and meeting some of our wonderful critters and rescues.
Thank you for looking and caring.
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