Temp vivs - need help/idea (two new unexpected dragons)

[saxondragon]

I need two temp vivs for two adult dragons. I don't have the money to buy two new tanks. I used any possible money buying the beardies actually.

I bought a male and female in a 20gal tank, on calci-sand with fecal all over. They were getting UVB and calcium powder and veggies (spinach and carrots) and worms. There was a coil bulb, just not sure if it's UVB or just a house bulb for light, and a black bulb. The owner was nice, but just not well educated about them and didn't pursue a more thorough education. He had them for about a year. They don't have names, and I'm trying to avoid naming them because I know I'll then become attached and keep them! (I already have names, but I'm trying to resist!!!)

I have big boxes available since I'm in the process of moving. Would this be a suitable cage until an appropriate solution could be found? I would use paper towels for substrate like I do with my Saxon.

I can afford correct lighting, food, logs, basking areas for now.

I'm in class so I was unable to get them out of their tank immediately, and I plan to do so when I get home. (After a bath for both, in separate containers.)

I hope I posted in the correct area. I'm not sure if they are considered rescue beardies completely or not, so I posted here for at least about the vivs.

Thank you!

Cyn

Edit: I have check craiglist for an adequate size, but nothing is available. I've been looking for a bigger tank for Saxon for almost a week and nothing is really cheap. Vegasans like to mark up their prices.

 

[LJean]

Could you use large rubbermaid containers for now? (or whichever big plastic bins sold at many stores). I would guess large boxes would work too as long as you put something on the bottom that would prevent their poo from soaking in.

Good luck with the two newbies.

 

[saxondragon]

I put paper towels down in a huge box.

Tonight I'll pick up some plastic bins big enough for them, I can always find uses for them later. Poor things are scared though, I don't think they were ever handled.