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    So even without the classifieds control panel being complete, I believe I am going to have to disable those Google ads completely and likely disable some options here that have been free since going to the new platform. Like classified ad bumping, member name changes, and anything else I can use to encourage this site to be supported by the members instead of the Google Adsense ads.

    But there is risk involved. I will not pay out of pocket for very long during this last ditch experimental effort. If I find that the membership does not want to support this site with memberships, then I cannot support your being able to post your classified ads here for free. No, I am not intending to start charging for your posting ads here. I will just shut the site down and that will be it. I will be done with FaunaClassifieds. I certainly don't need this, and can live the rest of my life just fine without it. If I see that no one else really wants it to survive neither, then so be it. It goes away and you all can just go elsewhere to advertise your animals and merchandise.

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    I have been trying to make a go of this site for a very long time. And quite frankly, I am just tired of trying. I had hoped that enough people would be willing to help me help you all have a free outlet to offer your stuff for sale. But every year I see less and less people coming to this site, much less supporting it financially. That is fine. I tried. I retired the SerpenCo business about 14 years ago, so retiring out of this business completely is not that big if a step for me, nor will it be especially painful to do. When I was in Thailand, I did not check in here for three weeks. I didn't miss it even a little bit. So if you all want it to remain, it will be in your hands. I really don't care either way.

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    Some people have indicated that finding the method to contribute is rather difficult. And I have to admit, that it is not all that obvious. So to help, here is a thread to help as a quide. How to become a contributing member of FaunaClassifieds.

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My First Beardie

Hello

Hello Amber!

GREAT you are seeing lots of new roach babies now. It just takes some time. How are the temps doing in there now? Did you get it all under control?
Yeah it is getting time for Toby to start filling out. Once his head starts getting wider he will have a more mature look to him.
Is he still eating well?

Tracie
 
I can't wait! He's getting restless in his cage again. I took him out for a bit last night before bed. He seemed to be happy with that. ;D

Temps. are under control finally. I'm hoping to keep them that way for some time. :D

Well, I have LOADS of stuff to do, will check back later!
 
Hello

Hello Amber!

Great the temps are under control now. :D
Toby is still loving getting out huh? That is awesome. I am sure you can't wait to get him put in a larger tank now. He would love that!
It sounds like things are going well for you both.

Tracie
 
He's in his bigger tank now. I mean, hopefully I can go WAY bigger in the future, but the one he is in now works perfect. :D Plenty of room to climb and move about.

The roaches are also doing very well. Lots of babies....and eating like pigs. heh

A couple I threw into his cage have managed to elude him by hiding under his rocks, food dish or logs. *sigh* He'll get them eventually. :D
 
he is so cute....I got one a couple days ago to, the first day I saw him eat a few crickets and he hasnt eaten anything since, what should I do???
 
Hello

Hello Amber!


Great there are tons of babies, that is super. So some have hidden under his tank decor, was he able to get them? I hope he doesn't starve.
Oh that is right you did move him to the larger tank. I am sure that one day you will put him in a gigantic tank! LOL

Tracie
 
Hello,

New babies often go through what you call a relocation stress when they are shipped to a new home.
If you would like, we can run over your tank setup to ensure that you have everything all setup properly for him, such as temps, & lighting, etc.

Tracie
 
I got my baby bd about a week ago, the first day I saw him eat 2 small crickets, and nothing since. I have tried shredded carrots, meal worms, waxworms and even more crickets, he seems to be sleeping alot. The humidity in my tank is 55 and the temp is 90. If I handle him he sits in my hand then he might start to walk but mostly just sits there with his eyes closed. I am worried that there is something wrong. Any ideas????
Sandy
 
Hello

Hello,

What type & brand of UVB light are you using? How close is it to your dragon & what type of basking light are you using? If there is not enough bright light in the tank, he will be lethargic as well.
What are you using to measure the temps with? A stick on type of thermometer, a digital probe or a temp gun? If you are using a stick on type of thermometer, your temps will be off.
You will need to try to get that humidity down to 40% or so, & the basking temps are recommended at 95-110 & the cool end around 78-82. What size of tank are you using?
What type of substrate?
We don't usually recommend mealies very often for babies, as they are too fatty & they can cause impactions as well due to their hard outer shell. The waxies are ok, but only for treats once or so per week. Too much fat can't be digested very well especially by babies.
The best choices for veggies & greens are collard greens, mustard greens, dandelion greens, endive & escarole. A variety of squash, green beans, peas & bell peppers are good for starters, & carrots can be used a few times per week. Fruit should be used sparingly, twice per week. Stay away from citrus though. The best fruits are a variety of berries, papaya & mango.

Tracie
 
I ended up taking the baby bd back to where I got him and they said he was sick, they are taking him to the vet and getting him on antibiotics, they gave me a healthy one instead. I hated to switch like that but honestly where it was my first bd I dont know enough on how to care for a sick one from the start. Still learning as I go along. The new one is very active, I got him yesterday and he was running around, ate 4 small crickets and a wax worm. He is very alert. I am going to try to fiure out how to attach a pic. and send it
 
Hey congrats. on the new baby! Sorry the first one was sick.

We are headed back up to the pet store today, Toby, of course, is riding with us to pick out some fish. Harmony is fully potty-trained (during the day) and we promised that if she did it, she could have a fish. :D Our apartment is turning into a REAL ZOO!

So, weight and measurements. I weighed and measured him on the 2nd, and he came out to 18 inches long still (with his tail, hasn't exactly gotten any longer :( ) and he weighs 289 grams :D
 
Hello

Hello Amber,

Great Toby went to the petstore for a little road trip. :D
So Harmony gets a fish as her reward for potty training that is cool! What kind of fish did she get?


****Lea, sorry your other baby was so ill. That is rough as a new owner to start out with an ill baby. I hope your other one fares better. Let us know if you need any help.

Tracie
 
My new bd is doing really good, he has been eating crickets and wax worms, he is very alert, havent been able to handle him much because he runs around when I try to touch him, but thats ok, at least I know he isnt sick. Thank you Tracie for your help.
 
She got a guppy, a platy, 2 of some other fish (one was pregnant and ended up dropping 10 babies after we got her home, unsure if ANY of them lived) And she also picked out 2 baby fish, not sure which kind, that they didn't charge us for because they were small and weren't counted with their inventory. So WHOO HOO!

Within the next month I'll be making another trip up to the pet store to get Toby a new UVB light. It's about time for his to be changed again.

I went to feed him yesterday, and found a bunch of roaches HIDING under his food dish. So I took his food dish out, now they are hiding under this half log thing he has, and they scurry in front of him, wait just until he's about ready to snap and scurry back off. I think it frustrates him that he can't get them. But he's gotten so lazy, he needs to hunt for his food a bit. ha
 
Hello

Hello Amber!

Wow so Harmony got all sorts of new stuff huh? That is cool. The fish will be fun for her as well as the puppy, too.
Great you got the baby fish for free, what a deal. :D
Yeah, it is about time to change Toby's light. Do not get the Reptiglo 10, stick with the Reptisun 10 ok? Every 6 or so months it's time for a new one.
Really, roaches were hiding under his food dish? He is getting lazy just like most of the adults do. They want the food to come straight in front of them before they will strike at it! LOL

Tracie
 
Hello

Hello,

****Lea, just let me know if you need any help with anything. Be patient with your baby, as they are pretty rambunctious upon getting them. I am glad he is alert & active right now.

Tracie
 
He's starting to "chase" his food around. Not much, but least he's getting more than a couple at a time.

No, she didn't get a puppy, one of the fish were a GUPPY! :p I hope to get a puppy one day though. There is this place right across from us coming up for rent, and I'm thinking he MIGHT let in other animals, so if we can get it, and he allows non-caged animals, I'm getting a puppy. :D

I actually had a roach get loose the other day. I went to flick him off the rock and into Toby's cage, but instead of going into the cage, he went onto my floor. Luckily those things are easily caught. haha
 
Hello

Hello Amber!

Oh a guppy! OK! :D Maybe you will get a puppy for her one day too then.
That is good Toby will chase them a little bit anyway & that he is catching them. Oh you had to chase down a loose one the other day too, did you catch it I hope?
Oh so the place you rent now wont allow dogs or cats? Maybe the other place will, that would be nice. Plus it is closeby too.
How is Toby's weight is he filing out now?

Tracie
 
He's filling out. He also REAKS when he poo`s.

One day we will get a puppy. I can't wait.

We didn't get the other place. :( Somebody was already lined up for it. A friend, or relative of the landlord over there. My aunt, however, says that the house right next to her, is going to be going up for sale sometime. The lady who lived there died back in January, and her husband has just gone into an assisted living program. She's not sure how long before it goes up, but she said it would be. Then, I will get me a dog.

Well, I have to go clean out Toby's cage now, and also figure out a way to clean the roach cage without vacuuming them up. :D
 
Oh, a snake will shortly be added to our zoo. I HATE snakes, hubby wants one, so I told him if he got a snake, the only way I would swear not to kill it on purpose, is if I could have another bearded dragon, or another tattoo. Of course, he opted for the tattoo, not what I was expecting, but oh well. :D
 
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