Beardie from Craigs list

[AtlasStrike]

I contacted some one about a beardie after reading a post on craigs list. The person did not seem to be taking care of the animal and as I have been considering a beardie for quite a while, I figured I would step up and make an offer for the poor creature. She says it is about a year old and 12 inches long, is that about right? I have no idea what condition the little guy might be in if I do bring him home.

Obviously I didn't/might not have a lot of time in preparing for this, especially since she says she isn't feeding him, I was hoping someone could help me in terms of emergency preparation. What should I do for housing? I have space, but not a lot of money and I am really not a handy person. He might come with a tank, but I have the horrible feeling that it is a 10 gallon. Would housing him in plastic temporarily or even permanantly be bad? I have all my snakes in tubs, so getting a large plastic tub and building a screen top wouldn't be too hard... I'm a little nervous. Of course she might not respond, but I would like to be prepared in case she does.

Please help me out and feel free to contribute any additional information or advice you think might be useful.

Thanks,

KC

[mues155]

One thing I could see being a problem with a tub is providing the basking area. It may get too hot near the lamp and maybe melt the plastic? See if you can rig it up and if it works then I see no problem in keep him in a tub.

My beardie male was 18 inches at 8 months. He was kept at precision husbandry and care though.
12 inches sounds about right for the normal care a person would give. I've seen worse.

Just make sure your ready to provide the right care for the beardie and you'll enjoy having one.