Recent content by Crysizzle

This is just stunning. I have heard of owners abusing their animals or not providing the proper set up, but never a case like this of interspecies abuse. I would have never thought that a dragon in this condition would survive. But 7 months! That is a huge prop to you and your ability to be...

Very helpful - thank you! :D Do rocks get too hot for these guys? I have mexican beach pebbles, which are these: You think these will be alright for a basking spot?

I am trying to think up ways to contain the heat. I could buy a simple sheet of mesh to keep over it. i could cut a hole in it if need be to lower the lights. I do plan on getting 1. digital thermometer with a probe that can be set ON the basking spot and 2. an adhesive thermometer to go on...

That's true! I didn't even think about how he'd feel in a dark box. This is what I was planning on using... (not sand, brown packing paper as a substrate temporarily) I wonder if it will be okay for now. I mean, I won't be getting him for a few days ad picking up a new tub would be the...

Barbara, Thanks for your quick response! Concerning the substrate - I've read the it's mainly juvies that should be kept away from sand. Is this true, or is reptile carpet something that should be used forever? Thanks! :mrgreen:

Hello! Well, I am not an official beardie owner yet. I do intend on it within the next week however, and so right now all my focus is aimed at the habitat. I plan on getting a baby-juvi beardie. I actually work at a petstore and have bonded quite well with the beardies there. All but one...