Owner Looks for Her Cats Everywhere, Finds Them Hanging Out With Reptile

Two cats who sneakily scurried off to a warm resting spot left viewers in stitches after the owner revealed where she found the rascals sleeping.

In an unlikely location, the owner Chrisy, known on TikTok as @coolmumzzz, discovered the two cats cuddling with not only each other but also the family's bearded dragon, Tina. The feline pair were found lounging and sprawled out in the reptile enclosure, and Tina was on top of one cat's stomach. To ensure the bearded dragon wouldn't fall, the other feline kept her paw on her for reinforcement.

Chrisy, who preferred not to give her surname, realized she was disturbing the peace as she walked closer to them in the May 4 TikTok video. The two cats looked at her with eyes of frustration after being woken up far too early in their slumber, but for Tina, it was a silent cry for help to get the intruders out of her home.

The cats came into the bearded dragon's enclosure completely by accident. Chrisy told Newsweek via TikTok that her toddler left the door open, allowing the two felines to sneak inside. "I don't think they'd ever hurt Tina intentionally, but we separate them for her safety," she said.

These cats are no strangers to wanting to hang out with the reptile. However, the reason for staying with Tina is not necessarily for her loving company; they use her for the heat lamp.

"As kittens, they would sit at the top of the tank for the warm lights," Chrisy said. "There was an incident where they broke the lid, and we found them in the tank. After that, they were banned for good."

Cats are no stranger to warmth. In fact, their ancestors lived in hot, arid climates, making their love for heat built into their DNA, according to Brown Veterinary Hospital. Felines also love warmth because their natural body temperature, which typically ranges between 100.5 and 102.5 degrees Fahrenheit, makes them prefer toastier environments. Hence, the love for the reptile's heat lamp.

Viewer Reactions

The hilarious TikTok video quickly reached viral status with over 2.7 million views, more than 455,000 likes, and 3,100 comments as of Wednesday.

"Everyone is toasty," commented a viewer, while a second person wrote: "It may not be conventional.. but love is love."

Another added: "It's a cuddle party. The lizard all comfy in the middle is hilarious."

The owner responded to someone who thought Tina looked petrified and posted: "I think she was. After they left she stayed frozen for a bit."

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