Found a bearded dragon..

[ladyjean22]

I know this is off topic but my friend found a bearded dragon in the middle of the road andi set up a temp little tank. How often should I be feeding insects?

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[wellington]

How big is it? Post a pic. Young ones eat bugs more then older ones. I fed mine every day. Offer greens if he's large and bugs 2-3 times a week.
Also, try to find the owner. I'm sure someone is looking for it.

 

[StudentoftheReptile]

Just curious (because I see this a lot), where in the U.S. was the "dragon" found? The reason I ask is because many people not familiar with their own native lizards, mistake the common fence lizard for a baby bearded dragon. Can you post a photo?

If not, does your dragon look like this? http://www.bearriverranch.com/Animals/images/lizard_eastern_fence.jpg

 

[Momof4]

Good save! Hopefully you can find the owner through Craigs List or other lost pet websites. For now he would love crickets and dark leafy greens once a day. Keep him warm. He could also use a nice warm soak. Good luck finding the owner.

 

[ladyjean22]

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I live in upstate ny

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[wellington]

Yes looks like an adult beardie. More greens then bugs and they need water available, but usually won't drink standing water.

 

[ladyjean22]

Her (maybe him) size

 

[jtrux]

Looks pretty healthy. They make awesome pets.

 

[ladyjean22]

I was gonna pick up a spray bottle to mist it... she likes to sit in the water dish. I can't get her to eat many greens... any tricks?

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[pam]

Good looking beardie

 

[wellington]

The owners probably fed mostly bugs. Try chopping the greens up tiny and then spritzing with water just before you feed the bugs. Place bugs on the wet greens, hopefully the greens will stick to the bugs and s/he will have to eat both. Also, don't feed bugs every day, 2-3 times a week.

 

[ladyjean22]

Ok cool thanks. She will eat them if I wiggle them around and then drop them... lol so I've been wiggling kale about.. lol but other than that she doesn't bother with them

 

[mike taylor]

Sweet why can't I find a cool reptile in the road . Lucky dog you.

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[ladyjean22]

Lol! I'm just glad I happened to be able to take her in!