F bearded dragon (Adenovirus +ve but symptom free)
I have come to the very reluctant decision to rehome this sweet little girl due to my own ill health. I really do not want to let her go but I want her to have the happiest and very best life possible. Iliana is very sweet natured and enjoys human interaction and being handled. I like to let her out as much as possible - she loves exploring the house and climbing up and down the stairs. She also enjoys sitting outside with me on sunny summer days getting some real UV rays! I would like her to go the kind of home that can provide this for her. She has an brilliant appetite, loves every type of live food I've offered to her (Locusts, Crickets, Calciworms, Butterworms, Waxworms, Silkworms, Mealworms/Morioworms) and a good variety of greens/fruit/vegetables. Iliana unfortunately has Adenovirus, which she has likely had since before I got her. She had a rough first year and I put a lot of time and effort in to keep her going. However, she has been brilliant since her first brumation and appears otherwise healthy - big appetite, bright, alert, active etc. I let my dragons brumate every year at the cooler end of the spectrum and although I can't confirm this, I believe it is this that has kept the Adenovirus dormant. I would recommend that her new owner would do the same (I know most do, but I hear occasionally of people who don't!). Adenovirus is species specific and can't be transmitted to people, cats, dogs. However it can be transmitted to other bearded dragons (and possibly other lizards/snakes?) via contact and shared feeding bowls/equipment etc). To minimise all risk I would recommend Iliana go to a single reptile home. Due to the Adenovirus, Iliana is free. She has a 4 foot x " x 18.5" VivExotic vivarium with heat lamp, ceramic, new UV tube, 2 Microclimate thermostats and decorations (including a ProRep bamboo root Jungle Gym) which are available for £70. I can throw in a couple of feeding bowls and some other bits and pieces at no extra cost if required. It would be ideal if the new owner would be able to buy the viv and equipment as I can't in good conscience sell any of her equipment separately. All prospective owners will be vetted in person. Read More