Intro: Possible Beardie Rescue

[CataclysmKitten]

Good Morning bearded dragon community! My name is Vivica and I am from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
I have perused other introductions and have become increasingly giddy about obtaining a rescue from a man named Ryan in Northeast Philadelphia. He says his beardie is in a 40gal, with 2 heat rocks and water dish for only $70. Part of me is afraid... I know beardies need UVB lamps for nutrition and health, and a proper basking light with generous amounts of basking equipment. I know wrong or right, i'm gonna take this beardie--and go to the vet for a checkup. But today when I go over, i'll look for signs of lethargy or discoloration...hopefully i'm getting revved up about nothing! My number one priority is providing a good home for years to come and ensure optimal health.

I've had nothing but three hours of sleep last night. I just can't stop thinking about bringing the beardie home!
Wish me luck, and my 'adopted beardie to be' good health!

Pictures to come soon!

-Vivica

 

[catUK]

Good luck and im sure you'll be a great owner! Congrats on the new beardie-to-be

 

[CataclysmKitten]

Thank you very much! I brought the beardie home and found out he was a 1 1/2 year old male named zeus. I haven't picked him up yet, because I want to give him time to get used to his surroundings. I believe in slow introductions. He seems comfortable already though. He even fell asleep in the car. I'm so glad we could give him a good home. Pictures to come tomorrow!

 

[Livey]

hello and welcome!
Congrats on the new beardie!

Olivia x

 

[athenacp]

Congrats on the new beardie! Don't know if you have a vet yet, but if I may Dr Dennish on Bustleton ave is awesome!

 

[Slave2Scarlett]

Congrats on the new beardie! One thing though I wouldn't use the heat rocks b/c they can burn their belly. Their heat sensor is on the top of their heads and they can't sense if their belly's are getting too hot.. Just a friendly FYI :lol:

 

[fez09]

Hi and Welcome! I can't wait to see Zeus! Have you got him the proper UVB yet? I agree with the above poster, no heat rocks. What type of feeder will you be giving him? Make sure that he also gets a daily salad of collard, turnip or mustard greens and some grated squash.

 

[NCSUCarrie]

Welcome! Congrats on going the rescue route. I rescued one in October, and have enjoyed seeing him get more comfortable and have his personality come out ! Good luck with things and good luck with Zeus ! Looking forward to hearing more about him and seeing some pictures!
Carrie