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Cheekwa

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Oh I feel so dumb. Got my first dragon but I’ve owned geckos before. Well I started ordering everything online including the dragon. I got a descent discount on a nipped tail and it looks totally normal. The problem is I ordered all my stuff at once and little did I know they were going to overnite the dragon and I have no enclosure for it yet. Can I use a box until Tuesday until I get everything ?
 

KarrieRee

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Hiccup he is 6 and Blaze is 4
Use a plastic 20 gallon tote --- make sure the basking lights are secure for him so it doesnt burn the tote up -- do you have any lights for heat or UVB?
 

KarrieRee

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Hiccup he is 6 and Blaze is 4
Your dragon needs lights now-- go get a basking dome and bright white basking bulb - get a digital probe thermometer your going to need that anyway- he cannot live w/ out heat uvb yes you can take him outside in a plastic tote NO GLASS do not leave him place him in direct sunlight / partial shade for 15 minutes that will supply the UVB - do this everyday till the lights come in - what did you order for a UVB? No coils they are inadequate- place the probe thermometer on the basking decor wait 10 minutes get temp you want it 105-110- if you have a 10 gallon aquarium that will work too but you must have a thermometer -- you need to watch the basking temps so you don't burn him up
 

KarrieRee

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Hiccup he is 6 and Blaze is 4
Correct UVB and basking temps are crucial to your dragons health
 

Drache613

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Hello,

Your dragon should be fine for a day or two. If it's warm where you are, you can definitely
take him outdoors for several short stints daily to help warm him up a little more & gain some
UVB exposure, too.
Be sure to post some pictures of him for us also.

Tracie
 

Cheekwa

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Dragon is doing much better. Got the tote late last night and put a blanket over it. Woke up this morning put her out in the sun for 15 minutes and dragon came to life, big difference. Got the lamps(uvb) this afternoon and really loved it. Just started drinking a few minutes ago. Will try a delicious silkworm later. You guys are great thanks so much.
 
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