Issue in my Planning: Cost

[DragonsInKansas]

If your parents will let you breed roaches then I might be able to help you out with a dragon and set up.

 

[ColoradoRiverRafter]

If your parents will let you breed roaches then I might be able to help you out with a dragon and set up.

Sweet, man, thanks!

I have the ever-deadly Petco about 15-30min away. They have a whole set up...but I am unsure about it.

 

[ajkry2]

what comes in the setup?

be sure its the right light and substrate (you know how it goes )

 

[pimmsoclock87]

If your parents will let you breed roaches then I might be able to help you out with a dragon and set up.

Sweet, man, thanks!

I have the ever-deadly Petco about 15-30min away. They have a whole set up...but I am unsure about it.

I can guarantee that the set-up will be rubbish. Wrong lights etc.
Personally i would shop round and buy things seperatly or look on craigslist (think thats what its called, i aint from the states so don't know :lol: )

 

[ColoradoRiverRafter]

Yeah, it's called Craigslist. I was looking on there earlier and I found a 75g tank for only $60.

 

[DeweysMom]

So far, here's my tally...

> Enclosure = $65 (was on sale @ Petsmart for $90, but I had a $25 gift card... reg price was $110.00).
> Stand = $150 (this of course is optional as some people choose to put the tank right on the floor).
> Shelf Liner for bottom of tank = $7.00 (from Walmart... I think it was $7.00 may have been less).
> ReptiSun UVB Light = $20.47 (from Petmountain.com)
> Light Fixture for ReptiSun = $8.94 (from Wal-Mart)
> Clamp Light Dome = $9.00 (from Wal-Mart)
> (2) Timers for Lights = $6.94 (from Wal-Mart)
> Zilla Corner Cave = $22.00 (from Petmountain.com)
> Food Dishes (3) = $13.73 (from Petmountain.com)
> Digital Thermometer = $6.64 (from Petmountain.com)
> Digital Hygrometer / Thermometer = $19.94 (from Petmountain.com)
> Repti-Cal = $4.35 (from Petmountain.com)
> Repti-Vite = $3.38 (from Petmountain.com)
> Driftwood = $18 (two decent sized pieces on clearance at a local pet store).
> Fake Vine = $3.50 (was on sale @ Michael's... reg price was $7.00).
> Blankie = $11.00 (at Walmart - optional item)
> Rubbermaid Bin for Crickets = $5.50 (from Walmart)
> Dragon itself = $177.50 (including Saturday delivery which is more $$)

I think I got everything, but I'm sure I missed something. Anyway, this brings my total to... $552.89 (OUCH!!) :shock:

 

[ProjectParanoia]

It's funny. James didn't cost me nearly as much when I first got him. I think I only paid $300 for everything. That was until he decided he wanted a girlfriend. Then the prices skyrocketed :roll:
Before buying all that stuff, I do suggest asking around. I'm sure there's a friend that used to have a reptile and has a basking rock or food dish. A lot of people have spare shelf liner and blankets laying around. Even if it's just for a starting item, and you can work up sooner.
Also, we have James on what used to be a vintage coffee table. Maybe you have a spare surface your baby can be on until you can save up some more for the stand.
All suggestions. And never doubt craigslist and our very own For Free section :]