>>I work at a pet store that is going out of business, and I inherited all the left over reptiles, including a mhd. Would a reptarium be a good choice for housing? What size of tank is good?
I do keep mine in reptariums. I am using the 175 which is 4' tall and 29" sq at the base. I have step-by-step pictures and instructions on my site showing how I set them up. The dragons seem to be lovinging them. You can take a look at http://www.froggieb.com/MHDFAQ.html#reptarium
Do they need any supplemental heating?
Usually household temps are fine for MHDs. The preferred high temp is 78 and the low can drop to anywhere from 60-70 at night depending on the season. You can find a lot more information on my web site at www.froggieb.com/MHDCaresheet.htmlIf you want a more bare-bones format for initial reading go to http://www.froggieb.com/MHDshortcare.html.
What do you usually feed yours?
The main diet for mine are nightcrawlers supplimented with roaches, silkworms, or whatever other insect I may have. They love the early spring grubs out of a chemical free lawn and from what I have seen crickets are the least favorite food.
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>>I will be taking it to the vet when I can to get it tested for parasites, but once she has a clean bill of health, can i keep her with a water dragon?
A lot of people on some of the WC forums think they are a good mix. I worry about the differences in temps and animal size. In general I don't like the idea of mixing species unless you have a very large, like walk-in sized, vivarium.
Good luck with your new animals. Be sure to post or email if you have any other questions.
WELCOME!!
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Marcia - FroggieB Dragons
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