I suggest that you hold off on getting a bearded Dragon until you can afford the set up and the animal. All too often people purchase animals without really knowing what they need to survive and thrive.



A baby dragon may only cost $50-$100 but think about what else you will need.



An enclosure that will be big enough in a year $100-$500

Heat lamp with bulb $20-$50

Fixture for fluorescent light $20-$100

Bulb for UVA/UVB light $40-$80 (every 6 months)

Insects & Greens for food $15-$50 (every month)

Substrate and furniture for enclosure $10-$100

Possible Vet visit $50-$100

etc.



Bearded Dragons may be one of the best lizard pets but they do require an expensive set up. I'm not trying to tell you never to get one...I'm just trying to give you an idea of what it takes to keep one. It's also important to have all this stuff before you even bring home a new beardie.



You are on the right track by asking questions before you buy anything. Do some research and maybe you can find a pet that would better suit your budget. One good example would be a corn snake.



Good luck.
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