Where to Buy?

Glenstorm · Oct 15, 2008

Hi everyone,

Our family has decided to get a bearded dragon. We have been reading up about all the basics such as diet and appropriate habitat. We have the tank setup and ready to go. (40G Breeder Tank to start; 36" Zilla combo light with 2-50W Day, 1- 25W Black and 1-50W Black Night halogens along with a Dessert Series Flourescent; IR thermometer)

The one thing that I can't figure out is where/who to buy from. We are outside of Philadelphia and there are lots of pet stores around, but I am pretty sure that's not the best route. Can anyone offer some suggestions or recommendations for a good source of healthy captive bred BD's? What are people's opinions about shipping these animals?

Laurmann2000 · Oct 16, 2008

I had mine shipped and he did just fine. I think many people have their beardies shipped. There are lots of qualified breeders online. Dachiu.com is in Pennsylvania. JDMdragons.com is in NJ. Justlizardsinc.com is in Pa and I think eastcoastdragons.com is in NJ?

Anyway, those are just some that might be near enough to you to pick up. But like I said, shipping is the norm and, although expensive, not usually a problem. The breeders ship overnight and pack heat packs if needed. When my little guy came out of his shipping box he was totally unstressed looking. Here he is in his little box just before I took him out:

Glenstorm · Oct 16, 2008

Hey Laura,

Thanks for the response. The Dachiu's are quite close to us so I am gonna give them a call.

Anyone know if there is a regional list of breeders? Seems like it might be a good resource to put together. Maybe utilize the same concept as this site's Members Map of registered users.

Dan

atreyu917 · Oct 16, 2008

i love my little girl from Georgia Bearded Dragons. She is awesome. and I got her for $75 from them. EXTREMELY reasonable.

midnight_962002 · Oct 16, 2008

Shipping really isn't that bad. I have been averaging $50 for shipping so it does add up.

One recommendation though is to not purchase from the Reptile swaps, unless it is from a breeder that you have already researched.

BaskingBaby · Oct 16, 2008

Not sure how far you are from Havre de Grace, PA...but I've been to the reptile show there and have found some nice beardies before. They're usually all REALLY tiny and young though. I live about 40 minutes from Philly, and the reptile show is about 40 minutes from me. They have one every month!

http://www.mdreptilefarm.com/shows/md/allmd.asp

midnight_962002 · Oct 16, 2008

BaskingBaby":0edf0 said:
They're usually all REALLY tiny and young though.

Right. That is part of the problem. I go to the shows for feeders and odds and ends when I need them. However, I always look around. I also always ask how old they are. I have caught a couple of breeders selling babies 1.5 months in a row. They were all from the same clutch and there age never changed. I just don't trust most people at the shows. My vet doesn't either though. So maybe I am just paranoid.

Ernie

atreyu917 · Oct 16, 2008

I found GA bearded dragons very reputable and honest. They told me she was almost 3 months old and i looked her up on the website and they had her birthdate and everything. I bought her from a show they were at and they didn't have any really that were tiny. All were good size and I'm sure at LEAST 2 months

They were very nice people too.

Laurmann2000 · Oct 16, 2008

There is a reptile show in Hamburg, Pa this weekend and also on Dec 5th. Here is the web site:http://www.pythons.com/hamburg/

You could look up what vendors are going to be there and research them before going. That's just another option.

As far as a regional list of breeders, I wish there was one. I haven't found any but I think it's a great idea.

midnight_962002 · Oct 16, 2008

I believe that Dragonz Whispers and a few other very good breeders go to that show from time to time.

Good Luck

Ernie

Glenstorm · Oct 16, 2008

Hi Everyone,

I have taken the initiative and started mapping the various breeders that have been suggested. You can join the effort here:

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF&msa=0&msid=113325103031629350360.00045967ecc51625418a8

I have started with Laura's suggestions and will get to the others mentioned as time permits. I think you should be able to help via the link.

Dan

maxattack · Oct 17, 2008

Here is a list of breeders that my breeder suggested. I got my baby from Anthony at Annapolis Bearded Dragons and I love her. He has always answered any questions I've had about her care as well. Also, check out the "For Sale" section and you will see breeders post there and you can add them to the list. Bloodbankdragons and Sizzlindragons both come to mind. Anyway, good luck finding a baby!

Breeders I recommend:
http://www.calientedragons.com/
http://www.kakadudragons.com
http://www.moonlightreptiles.com
http://www.eastcoastdragons.com
http://www.freewebs.com/rivercityreptiles/
http://www.draggintailsinc.com
http://www.jdmdragons.com
http://desertdragons-llc.com
http://www.dragonzwhispers.com (One of the last large breeders you can still trust, and has great customer service)
http://www.lairofdragons.com/home.html
http://www.annapolisbeardeddragon.com

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