Hello everyone! I have been lurking on the forums for over a year planning my future bearded dragon purchase but just now decided to go ahead and introduce myself since I am now officially getting a beardy. I found a add on craiglist for one with a tank and stand included for $150 and thought wow what a good deal. Even though she is 2 years old and I want a baby I decided I am buying her particularly because I feel the need to rescue every abused reptile I find on craigslist lol. She is being sold by the owners girlfriend who says he never feeds or pays attention to her. She is to skinny, and the tank is a cramped 50 gallon. I am picking her up on the 1st.
I will of course do a ton of research before then, but is there anything I should be concentrating on to get her healthy and comfortable? She will be in the 50 gallon for a short while, until I build another terrarium. Off the top of my head I know I need a heat lamp, UVB light, basking log, fresh salad, water dish, misting, attention, and calcium to dust food with. I currently have a stock of superworms and large crickets that my Pacman and Leo eat, so I plan on feeding her those.
I will of course do a ton of research before then, but is there anything I should be concentrating on to get her healthy and comfortable? She will be in the 50 gallon for a short while, until I build another terrarium. Off the top of my head I know I need a heat lamp, UVB light, basking log, fresh salad, water dish, misting, attention, and calcium to dust food with. I currently have a stock of superworms and large crickets that my Pacman and Leo eat, so I plan on feeding her those.
