Hi, My first dragon is coming tomorrow and have few questions. First, when I take it out of the box and put in it's new home should I turn on the lights and spray him with water? Also when should I try and feed him the next day or right away.Thanks.
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Dragon questions
Gpoop
Aug 03, 2004 03:53 PM
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Joel R
Aug 03, 2004 04:04 PM
Let it warm up for an hour or so, then offer a soak. Warm water, only shoulder high for about 10min. Then offer food.
Don't panic if it doesn't eat right away. They can sometimes hold back for up to a week. It is stressful to move to a new home.
Keep fresh veggies in at all times. Only offer crickets 2 - 3 times a day. Only as many as they can eat in 10min. Do not leave the crickets in their cage. They will bother the dragon & can even chew holes in them. Nothing bigger than the distance of the space between their eyes.
Good luck.
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dragon522
Aug 03, 2004 09:59 PM
Give it two to three hours before any lighting comes on. Let it become accustomed to the new surroundings. You can try offering food a few hours after arrival, but the next day wont hurt. As far as watering, just keep a bowl of water in there on arrival. Dont spray it down right away, give it a few hours.
