Anyone have experience with lizards? (m)

Real ones, not the lounge type. :D

We have a leopard gecko and just bought a Mountain Horned Dragon. They both belong to my 12 yr old son. We bought the dragon at a pet store, which after reading some things on line, seems to have been a mistake. The dragon has a vet appointment this afternoon to verify he is in good health, no parasites, etc. Hopefully, he's fine because we've all gotten a little attached to him.

One thing we're having problems with is keeping the humidity level right. We're misting the whole tank (plants, bottom, sides, etc.), we bought a fountain (which is running out of water every few hours), we have a water bowl, and yet the humidity level drops too low within a couple of hours. Right now, we're using a 30 gallon aquarium with a screen top. We have about 2 inches of reptile mulch stuff on the bottom. Lots of climbing stuff. We have a UV light during the day and a heat lamp on, although I'm not sure whether that is on all the time or just during the day. We also have 2 heater pads on the bottom of the tank. I've read conflicting advice on whether or not to cover up the top with glass instead of screen, but how would he breath and wouldn't that be dangerous with the heat lamp thing on top?

Norbert the dragon and I thank you for any and all suggestions.
Debbi

I got good info on baby squirell care there.

Uhhmmm, never mind...

:hi:

RL

:bounce:

Debbi

Ask Laura Bush about Lizards, she is married to one