Hello from Arizona
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Yes! He's a very sweet Robo and we're so happy to have him. He was certainly well loved and cared for so we want to continue to provide that for him in his "golden years" when those come (he's about 16 months old now). He's still settling into his new home but seems to be doing well so far and doing lots of exploring.
Thanks! Dusty is a male, about 16 months old
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He's not really old yet 
Old age technically starts around 18 months old but I tend to find it's more like at 2 years old - he will still be pretty active! Robos tend to stay active as well! It's great you have a camera to watch him too.
How long has he been with you now?
Old age technically starts around 18 months old but I tend to find it's more like at 2 years old - he will still be pretty active! Robos tend to stay active as well! It's great you have a camera to watch him too.How long has he been with you now?
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Aw yes he will probably need a few days on his own to adjust Does he know you already? If not then after the first few days, it's best to just start talking to him through the enclosure so he gets familiar with your presence and voice. Is is he still in the same enclosure with the same contents? If so then he's already "settled" in his enclosure and its just the new environment and smells and people he needs to adjust to. If it's a new enclosure set up as well then it can take them a week or two to fully settle in
So just a bit of time and patience
Does he know you already? If not then after the first few days, it's best to just start talking to him through the enclosure so he gets familiar with your presence and voice. Is is he still in the same enclosure with the same contents? If so then he's already "settled" in his enclosure and its just the new environment and smells and people he needs to adjust to. If it's a new enclosure set up as well then it can take them a week or two to fully settle in So just a bit of time and patience
Thanks for the tips. He doesn't know us yet, but the enclosure is the exact same, so he is settled and just getting used to the smells and sounds of a new house. He's in my office, away from the main areas of the house, but I do have kids so I'm sure he hears new noises throughout the day. But we are giving him space to adjust.
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Welcome to the forum. Lovely to see Dusty again
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That sounds great and he will soon feel like he belongs
I also think it's important to start talking to them after a few days - just a little bit each day maybe when putting food out - even if he isn't there to be seen or ignores you. It helps them learn to trust you and get used to you. It might sound a bit mad but they do listen! And I swear they understand what you're saying and definitely respond to tone of voice. I've had some really good results when apologising profusely before now
Eg after I had to do something they didn't like and after some black looks. Also a bit of lovey dovey praise and telling them how clever they are. The interaction starts to build a bond I also think they like the sound of children's voices around. Our first syrian used to really perk up when he heard stepson's voice.