does this guy need to be rescued?

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http://www.usedpqb.com/classified-ad/Bearded-Dragon-and-Tank-OBO_23472635

I was perusing the local exotic animal section (as one does... Lol) and I saw this guy for sale. In the pictures I noticed he only has a heat lamp (which is very far away), didn't see a uvb fixture (although I guess it's possible that's a mvb), and one thermometre right in the middle of the tank.
I emailed the person and this guy is still available. I might see if I could but the beardie separate to lower the price. Anyone have any opinions? I'm torn. He doesn't look like he's in great shape.
 
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I've often managed to get dragons for free by explaining I don't need the kit and demonstrating I can provide extremely good care. He looks a bit thin and rather glum - but that looks like a good sized silkworm in there. Definitely get him checked for risk of MVB, but certainly go for it.
 
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TheDragonKeepers":1npda7fr said:
I've often managed to get dragons for free by explaining I don't need the kit and demonstrating I can provide extremely good care. He looks a bit thin and rather glum - but that looks like a good sized silkworm in there. Definitely get him checked for risk of MVB, but certainly go for it.
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I ended up getting him and got a significant price drop as I only wanted him and not the enclosure.
He's doing a bit better now, but this is the post I started once I brought him home:
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The previous owners said he doesn't really eat.. which isn't surprising as his daytime temps were well below 60 :silent:

EDIT: That's not a silkworm lol! I thought it was too, but it is a beaded necklace that was still there when I went to go pick him up
 
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Poor wee man. I'd not have given them money at all - dragons like that are often costly to repair, poor souls. Worth it, though. :)
 
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TheDragonKeepers":2rznzpk4 said:
Poor wee man. I'd not have given them money at all - dragons like that are often costly to repair, poor souls. Worth it, though. :)
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I know! I thought about that afterwards, but once I'd made up my mind I just wanted him home ASAP. It was a young kid selling him. I did talk to her about their care requirements and the responsibility of taking care of another life. I felt like such an old person, but I couldn't just not say anything lol
 
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