Don't Try This at Home

From Florida, Finley Collins, age 7, gave her pet bearded dragon, Mushu, who is 12 inches long, a rubber lizard, 7 inches long, as a pretend friend to keep her company. The problem occurred when Mushu ate her friend, and wound up at the vet's office. At first, Finley didn't realize the pretend friend was missing, so when small feet and a tail started to be extracted from Mushu, Finley thought Mushu was having a baby. But the vet knew better since bearded dragons produce eggs, not babies. But he was very confused as he continued to relieve Mushu of her obstruction. "It was very strange to be tugging on this thing," he said. Apparently it went through the entire gastrointestinal tract, which makes me cringe just to type it.

Mushu is now at home resting comfortably. "Baby Mashuette" remains at the vet's office as a guaranteed trophy and conversation starter.