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Looks good as long as you've got space for a UVB tube! I always prefer a natural substrate such as a topsoil/clay/playsand mix as it provides great enrichment. Other than that, sounds great!
I'm in Chandler and I swear by Predators Reptile Center. The owner is very knowledgeable. Another option would be to adopt from the Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary. Good luck in your search!
The dark marks you see aren't always associated with stress- They could be due to environmental changes, or simply trying to absorb more heat. If you are worried about them, you could try offering more hiding places or bumping up heat a bit. What are your current temps? Are you using UVB?
Dragons can pick up on changes fairly easily. They also grow to recognize the humans that interact with them. If you doubt that your guests would have caused the behavior, it could be due to anything such as their clothing, belongings, etc. I have some guys that will glass surf whenever someone...
Unless your veterinarian has suggested a probiotic, I'd hold off on it for at least a two week period while the anticoccidial is offered. Make sure you are doing very frequent cleanings of your dragon's hides, decor, and enclosure to ensure that coccidia is eliminated from the environment. How...
Hope she is doing better! Make sure you do not tip her at all- this will only make the water come right back up into her throat. Dragons can vomit/spit up if need be, but this behavior seems odd to me. How hot was the water you were bathing her in?
It looks as if that's the way they'll remain. One of my rescues looks very similar. His scales were never corrected (It was a shedding and nutritional issue), but we prevented it by correcting his diet and soaking him in pedialyte twice a week until we were sure he was healthy and shedding with...