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New to the site just wanted to introduce myself.

My name is Tony. I do not currently have a dragon. I have always wanted a reptile but never had the chance to look into it. Recently my family and I went to a repticon show is Sarasota, Fl. I finally got to get up and close to a variety of reptiles and ask questions.

After walking around for awhile and seeing all they had, My family and I decided we have to have a dragon. I didn't want to buy one with out doing my research. It was hard to leave the show with out one but I told my son and daughter we had to prepare for one first and get all the info so we new how to care for our future family member.

One of my concerns is that my wife and I both work a 9-5 job would this be a problem for a dragon?
Is there a automatic regulator i can use for the heat lamps to keep the tank at the same temp?

I am sure I will find alot of info on here. I plan on buying a viv and having it all set up before I bring the new family member in.

Any advice will be appreciated.

 

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One of my concerns is that my wife and I both work a 9-5 job would this be a problem for a dragon?
Is there a automatic regulator i can use for the heat lamps to keep the tank at the same temp?

They should only eat in between an hour after lights on and an hour, preferably 2 before light off so they can properly digest. This can be tough working 9-5 especially since babies eat multiple times a day, but its doable.

There are thermostats and timers for the lights.

I would post what you plan on buying. A few tips, stay away from any particle substrate, colored lights, and mealworms. Get a reptisun 10.0 tube for a uvb

 

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So far I Plan on purchasing a Critter Condo 4x2x2. I will get the reptisun 10.0 tube