What to do with Basil's tank?

[reptilemaster]

So now that my beardie has passed, what should I do with his tank?

I'd like to get another dragon sometime, but should I replace the reptile carpet, and clean the tank?

I have a brand new uv light that I got just a few days before Basil died, should I still use it if I get another dragon?

Also, would that huge forty galleon breeder be too big for a baby bearded dragon?

I don't have the smaller tank anymore

 

[nzac]

I started my 1 month old beardie in a 40 breeder, I see no issue with that size tank.

 

[reptilemaster]

Ok, thanks.

But what about the lights?

It will be in the springtime when I get a new one, will the heat and uv lights still be good then?

 

[Taterbug]

The lights wear out from use so if they aren't on or used during the mean time they will still be fine.

 

[CooperDragon]

I stored the lights (still good later if they aren't run) and furniture and posted photos of my dragons. When time came to adopt a new dragon I gave everything a good steam clean, set up and tested the lights, and everything was ready to go with addition of some new stuff and upgrades. A 40g breeder will give a small dragon plenty of room to roam around and explore.

 

[reptilemaster]

Ok, thanks everyone

I really had fun taking care of Basil, and even though I'm sad he died, I do want to have another one!

 

[CooperDragon]

There's no rush. Wait for the right opportunity. You'll know when it arrives and you'll have a nice home ready to go.

 

[reptilemaster]

There's no rush. Wait for the right opportunity. You'll know when it arrives and you'll have a nice home ready to go.

Yeah, I'm going to wait for spring!

That way, I don't have to take a little lizard through the cold!

By the way, should I leave the tank alone, (besides cleaning it) Or take the lights down and put them away?

 

[CooperDragon]

It's up to you. I put the lights into boxes partly to get them out of the way and partly because I was sad and wanted to put the furniture and lights out of sight and build a collage. It won't hurt to leave them in place though.

 

[reptilemaster]

Thanks I think I'l leave it up!

 

[DaisyDragon123]

You need to sanitize the cage. I would consider getting a necropsy done to determine what killed your lizard. In any event, I would not reuse any carpets and would buy new basking platforms and feeding dishes and bathing tubs. As potential prey items dragons, like birds, are good at hiding illness. Anytime you see behavior out of the norm you should seek professional medical advice from a vet who is familiar with reptiles. When you get your new dragon, let him settle in and then take him to the vet for a wellness exam. I would suggest a dragon around 10 inches or more since a dragon that size should already be a good eater and can withstand parasite treatment better. Sorry for your loss.

 

[reptilemaster]

I'll see about the necropsy tomorrow! Or is that too late?

Theres evidence that him and all his siblings where the result of over breeding!

Basil outlived all his siblings!

When they where two years old, Basil was at his height, but a relative of the same age looked really bad!

 

[DaisyDragon123]

Put him in the refrigerator. I had to do that with a cat. Place him in a bag and refrigerate him. You'll need to check first thing in the morning to see if the vet can make arrangements for a necropsy. Some vets will do it themselves, others send off.

 

[reptilemaster]

Put him in the refrigerator. I had to do that with a cat. Place him in a bag and refrigerate him. You'll need to check first thing in the morning to see if the vet can make arrangements for a necropsy. Some vets will do it themselves, others send off.

I don't think my mom would like that very much!

He's in the basement now, it cold down there!