Just got a Dragon pet store told me sand!

[patmc81]

Ok well I bought sand and now am reading that it's really bad. I did plan on feeding in a smaller 10 gallon tank with carpet in it, do you guys think this will be ok?

 

[atochats]

If your dragon isn't at least 10 inches from nose to the tip of the tail, don't even think about using sand. JMO

 

[Jaycies]

I agree! Please do not use!

 

[PatsyB]

Also, when and if you do use sand, don't use the sand from the pet store that is "specially formulated" for lizards. The best sand to use is washed and sifted children's play sand. I would get my money back for the sand and just use plain white paper towels to line the tank.

 

[patmc81]

Ok changed it out but in the carpet.

 

[atochats]

The reptile carpet? Looks great! I love it so simple... plenty of open space for the little dude!!

 

[Sarah Kwiatkowski]

He's so small and cute, his set up looks great !

 

[PatsyB]

Looks great! He's a cutie

 

[patmc81]

I do have a 10 gallon tank for feeding. Actually just feed him for the crickets for the first time today. He is small only 6 inch long.

 

[timbalan]

Same size as mine. How old do you think he is?

 

[patmc81]

No clue.

 

[PatsyB]

That's how big my Lucy was when we brought her home, I was guessing maybe a month?

 

[timbalan]

Thats about how long ive had mine and i was told he was 2 months when i got him but he hasnt grown any

 

[PatsyB]

I read that a baby could be 3-4 inches at birth. When we brought Lucy home on 12/21 she was 6 inches and today she measured at 8.5 inches. But they do grow at different speeds. I looked back at Dexter's growth chart and it took her 3 months to get from 6 inches to 8.5.