Use either a Reptisun 10 linear fluorescent UVB bulb or PowerSun 100w or 160w UVB, must show proof of purchase and a picture of your setup.
Establish the proper basking temps of 100ºF to 110ºF and have a distance of 12” from UVB bulb, must use a thermometer with a probe in basking area or use laser temp gun to measure temps. Keep lights on for 12 to 14 hours per day and always allow your dragon to bask for at least 2 hours after eating. A night time heat source is not needed unless temps drop below 65ºF.
Do not to use any loose particle type substrates on the bottom of the cage, including sand, for the first 6 months, only tile, paper or cloth towels, news paper, or non sticky shelf liner is acceptable.
Must feed a variety of the correct size live feeders appropriate to the size of the dragon. Only crickets, phoenix worms, silk worms, horn worms or dubia no bigger than the space between your dragons eyes for the first 4 months. Always provide staple greens high in calcium and low in phosphorus and oxalates, this includes collards, turnip greens, mustard greens, endive, escarole, alfalfa, dandelion greens, hibiscus leaf, mulberry tree leaf, kale, butternut squash, and cactus pad. No spinach or romaine. Use the right calcium supplement for your lighting, with D3 for fluorescent, no D3 for mercury vapor. No mealworms ever or large super worms for dragons under 14", small super worms can be fed in moderation as a treat for the first 5 months.
You must bathe your dragon weekly and offer water daily to baby and juvie dragons under 2 months to make sure they stay hydrated. Spray greens or squirt with water to keep fresh and add moisture, you can also dip live feeders in water if you feel it is needed.
All dragons over the age of 3 months must be housed separately to avoid nips or injuries from another dragon unless you are keeping females together. Males all must be separated after 4 months regardless.
We will need regular updates, every week for the first 4 weeks, then every 2 weeks for the next 8 weeks, and every month for the last 3 months. Please do not hesitate to contact us at any time if you feel concerned or unsure about your dragon at any time.
Handle your dragon daily and give it the attention it needs to become a friendly, sociable animal, their well being depends on good human interaction.
Before the last month, we would prefer you go to the vet for a check up, or a fecal sample can be sent to us so that we can check for internal parasites. Most baby dragons will show pinworm ova in their stool, this can be treated safely and effectively with one or two doses of Panacur dewormer.
Any dragon that makes the slightest noise while breathing, popping or coughing, should be taken to a vet immediately to rule out the possibility of a respiratory infection. Do not keep your dragons enclosure in any area that may have a draft from air conditioning.
If a dragon stops eating and becomes lethargic for any reason within the time period, we must be notified immediately of such behavior and will need a 24 hour review of the dragons activities and its complete housing setup with temps and lighting information.
Notify us of any behavior that is abnormal or unusual as soon as you notice something is different. If we are on top of the situation, we will be able to assess if there is a problem that can or cannot be fixed.
You must also promise to seek the care of a vet if your dragon is injured or hurt in any way.
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