Hello! My name is Kristy and I just rescued a bearded dragon as of lastnight! Previous owners are telling me that she is two (but I cannot be sure... is there a way to find that out?) Anyways... she seems healthy enough, but only time will tell for sure!! One question I have is that her previous owners used a heated rock for her... Based on the research I have done, its seems that they are not good to use... Should I removed it?? She spends a lot of time on it and I wasnt sure if I should take it away from her?! What if I just covered it with some fabric to cool it down? Anyways... thanks... and HI!!!!!!!!!
Yeah I would remove the hot rock.. Make sure you have a basking spot witha rock or something like it under a houshold bulb fo give the dragon warmth.
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Oh geez... I really dont know too much, just rescued her!! I have no clue what the temps are in there, I'm pretty sure its a decent lamp with proper lighting... She came with no food/vitamins... im off to do all that today... She has some gross looking sand in there going to get new stuff!!! Are you sure I need to REMOVE her heat rock?? She hasnt really moved from it AT ALL except to eat! I think she must enjoy it... are you sure I cant just wrap it in something?! With the age thing... is there an actual way to find out? Thanks for any info!!!!
Kristy
Well... we went to the pet store and got her some new supplies... Apparently the light fixture I have is okay but the bulb isnt! The bulb I need is $130... YIKES! Anyways, Dany is in her new home and seems well! Any tips/advice is welcome!
wow wow wow. 130! no bulb should be that expensive! I got the best bulb money can buy for 75$. Dont listen to pet stores.. ask us here before you buy anything, I like to shop online at http://www.reptilesupply.com saves a ton of money that way.
Hello again... dont know if many people are following me but oh well... writing is fun!! Just gave Dany a bath, but really not sure if she liked it. She just kinda layed there and did not move... I then held her for a little while and she fidgeted at first but than "relaxed". When I rub the top of her head she closes her eyes... So endearing! Do they even like being "pet"... I mean, she is no cat or dog!! Anyways, I hope I didnt scare her! We are still getting used to each other (I am still nervous to pick her up for fear of harming her or her possibly biting) Well thats it for tonight! If you read and reply cool and if not... Kristy