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« on: July 16, 2012, 10:18:31 PM »

Hello, My name is Jessie.

    I just got a bearded dragon today. I've wanted one for such a long time.... My only issue was purchasing a tank. Since those aren't the cheapest things in the world. Luckily I was searching Craig's list and came across and ad that was just posted the other day. The lady I bought him off of gave me a 40 gal. heated breeder tank and all kinds of other stuff and even a cricket keeper...    Roll Eyes I purchased everything for $125.

The beardie I purchased is a year and four months old. I was nervous at first purchasing him knowing that he was already and year old and thought he wasn't going to like me. (I was dreadeding back to when I bought my cat off of my old boss. he was a year old and didn't want anything to do with me for almost a month, but now he never leaves me alone... figures... best $50 I ever spent)

anywhooo

I was able to pick him up and hold him. At first he seemed ticked off, but then soon calmed down, but I do realize I'm a different person then who he's normally with and he lives in a different house now.

I also liked the beadies because it's not a small lizard that could easly get lost... I don't think   Huh ......

She said he likes to be held a lot and loves to watch tv.  :shock:  TV? Does anyone else's beardie like to watch tv as well or go for car rides?

I wanted to know if there are any good books I should get to read up on.

Also what are things I need to stay away from with beardies? Like what can't they eat ect and what can they eat?

Also his tank currently doesn't have any type of sand or mulch at the bottom, which I thought they liked sand?

Is this something that I should purchase for him?

Also do you give your beardie a bath, get their nails cut and how many times a day do you feed them?

not that it fully matters now since I already purchased him, but do you think it was worth it that I purchased him being a year old? should I have just purchased a younger one? Again I'm not sure. I'm all new to this world a very excited. Smiley

I feel like I'm forgetting to ask something else, but I can't remember what it is for the life of me?




Also I named him toothless since the couple who had him never really gave him a name since they had a bunch of other different kinds of lizards such as a gargoyle gecko...  Huh

Toothless.  Cheesy


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« Reply #1 on: July 17, 2012, 11:29:05 AM »

Welcome to being owned by a beardie! It's an amazing experience. Toothless looks like a healthy fellow and we'll be happy to help you keep him that way. Purchasing an older dragon is always a selfless thing to do. Everyone wants babies, and often the older ones get left behind. He's still young enough to bond well with you and give you years of love.
His flooring is actually one of the safest and most sanitary out there. Sand tends to hold bacteria, so short of dumping it all out and sanitizing the enclosure every time they poop, it's not a very clean substrate and can actually cause health problems from the bacteria, dust, as well as impaction with some sands.
Feed him all the appropriate sized insects he wants in 15 minutes once each day. Superworms, crickets, roaches, silkworms, and phoenix worms are all healthy choices for him. He should also be offered a salad every day. Choose from items in green on this chart for healthy choices. Items in black can be added in small amounts once or twice a week as a treat.
You don't need to actually bathe your dragon unless he walks in poop or gets yucky in some other way. If that happens use baby shampoo and a very soft bristled toothbrush to clean him. Otherwise, let him soak in lukewarm water 3 or 4 times a week for 15 minutes or so. That will help keep him hydrated.
You can clip his nails if you need to. Just take the very end of the tip with a regular set of nail clippers. I keep a rough rock in each enclosure for them to climb on. It helps keep their nails trim naturally.
Do you know how old his UVB light is? What brand and bulb style (compact/coil, tube, etc) is it? The brand and rating should be stamped directly on the bulb.
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« Reply #2 on: July 18, 2012, 04:56:37 AM »

I'm not sure about the bulb. I have to check when I get home from work. I do know however that it's supposed to be a combo bulb. it gives off heat and uvb it I'm saying that right.
He's been eatting since I got him and he likes to sit with me for so long and then he trys to get away. I'm not sure if I make him nervous or not.

when I first got him he seemed to be like sorta of an ugly brown color. Granted there was still something about him that I liked which is why I wanted him, but within the past 24 hours he seems to be getting some orange color to him and if I walk around with him or rub his head gentaly he closes his eyes. So I'm not sure if he's scared or relaxed.


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« Reply #3 on: July 18, 2012, 09:05:25 AM »

He's adjusting very well for you. Eating and relaxing with you are very good signs. So is having his "true" color show for you. They tend to get dark when stressed and lighten when content. When he tries to get away he may simply have had enough attention or he may want to explore a little.
Combo bulbs need to be replaced once a year. If you're not sure how old it is, the safest option is to go ahead and replace it.
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