7 month beardie on Craigslist ad- Memphis, TN

[Emilyvandort]

Saw this on craigslist this morning. "He" because they think it's a he is in a 10 gallon aquarium, I didn't see a UVB light fixture in the picture. And he looks too small to be 7 months old. But maybe I just have a misconstrued idea of a size of a 7 month old because our beardie was fairly big at 7 months. ::shrug:: I just hope someone takes him home with them!

http://memphis.craigslist.org/pet/2574563535.html

 

[SunShine]

Thats so terrible. I do like how he said live food though. Poor Horus came in a ten gal at just under a year old. 12 inches, now 14. We fear his growth is going to be stunted permanently though.

 

[Emilyvandort]

Yeah the live food part is good but I wonder if he's getting enough since they said if he's hungry he'll nip your fingers.

I wish we could take him home with us. But my fiancé says we don't have room.

 

[Phoebe]

By the written discription he seems to have tried quite hard to give the BD proper care and seems to care what home he goes to, obviously the 10gal is awful and that should of been researched but it could be a lot worse. Lets hope he gets a good home

 

[Emilyvandort]

By the written discription he seems to have tried quite hard to give the BD proper care and seems to care what home he goes to, obviously the 10gal is awful and that should of been researched but it could be a lot worse. Lets hope he gets a good home

Very true it could be a lot worse.

 

[Rud3Bwoy]

what's wrong with a 10 gallon?i house my last 2 in a 10 gallon with no issues and would move them into a bigger viv later on

 

[herpgirl2510]

I think a 20 gallon long is the bare minimum that should be used for a baby beardie. Getting the proper temp gradient is almost impossible in such a short tank.

 

[Rud3Bwoy]

I think a 20 gallon long is the bare minimum that should be used for a baby beardie. Getting the proper temp gradient is almost impossible in such a short tank.

I actually get perfect temps with a 10 gallon using a 45 watt bulb

Some people just over exaggerate things,like omg you need a 4x2x2 for a single adult berdie

 

[herpgirl2510]

We will have to agree to disagree on that one. I am looking at Peggy in her 4x2x2 enclosure and at 19" she looks to big for it. I feel they should have room to move around and be comfortable. I love spoiling all my reptiles and I want them to be as happy as possible.

 

[Carnivorouszoo]

I saw abeardie the other day that was 24 inches nose to tail tip. The owner was proud to have her in a custom 6 x 3 x 2. Said he wished he could do bigger but he gives her lots of exercise to make up for the CRAMPED quarters. Beardies are living things that need room. A ten gallon is like a studio apartment only they never leave unless taken out. I feelmy 4 x 2 x 2 is like a flat If she needs it I will build her a suite (6 x 3 x 2 ) LOL!

 

[evanescent]

The owner was proud to have her in a custom 6 x 3 x 2. Said he wished he could do bigger but he gives her lots of exercise to make up for the CRAMPED quarters.

that guy, whoever he is, is my hero. O_O