Neo's learnt his name!

PixieKitten

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I'm chuffed to bits! Neo was wondering around the living room while I got his soaking tub ready after he'd spent an hour under a UV light, and he started heading into the kitchen.
But noo! The kitchen is COLD!!
I had my hands full in the moment so I couldn't run and grab him, so in desperation I called out to him;
'Neo! Neo, come here! Not that way!!'

Neo stopped.
Neo looked at me.
Neo turned a full 180 degrees and casually walked over to me.

o_o

Neo got some carrot before being put in the soak tub. PixieKitten squealed and did a happy dance.

I guess talking to him whenever I'm with him really paid off! HURRAY! :D
 

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That's cool. Now the real test is to do it again. If he responds again, then you know it wasn't just a fluke:)


Although, I do believe they can learn something to come, not sure if it's their name or that they expect food. My adult Russian will come when I call him. It may just be the fact I'm there and I will have food. I only had him since about July.
Now my leopard, who I have had for 2 1/2 years, and raised from 2 months old doesn't care I am there and won't come for anything.
 

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I bought the Practical Reptile Keeping magazine this month and it came with a book on tortoises, there was an article on training them in there so it can definately be done!
 

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That is very cool my older kids come when called too
 

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That is great! Get it on video.
 
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