Im 13 and i really want a bearded dragon and i dont have a lot of money but my parents will pay for food and stuff but id like to know how much a bearded dragon is?

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Hi I am in the same situation as you but i have 250 bucks.......anyway a baby bearded dragon will probably depend where you get it. There are ones at petsmart for 40 and adults for 50. I am getting a 40 gallon but if you just get a plain tank by itself it is quit cheap maybe 50. Now the lighting which will probably cost you 50-60 which is pricy but with a smart move you can get off with 30. and you can use paper towel for bedding a plain bowl for water and food and a log outside!!! Now with the food (ewww it is live lol) you will start off with maybe 30-50 bucks on this (vitamins and calcium which they need) but other then that with some homemade decorationsyou will get off pretty well maybe about 140-150

EDIT: Never ever, EVER go to a place like Petsmart for reptiles ! You're MUCH better going to a private breeder (AND I speak from experience !) so you get healthy, and well-maintained specimens ! Petsmart staff simply haven't got the time or experience to spend getting to know individual species. (Snakester1962)

I wouldn't suggest going to Petsmart. My first petfrom there didn't have a very strong immune system due to lack of knowing care from the staff. I do know from experience that, if you succeed in taking good care of your bearded dragon, Petco takes good care of their animals and the animals are fairly sturdy. Not to mention that the species bearded dragons alone are pretty sturdy creatures, but do NOT let that be an excuse for slacking on feeding and stuff. My bearded dragon (who is now 6 years old and super healthy) was $40 from Petco and is my best friend. Make sure your bearded dragon has a heat lamp or they might refuse to eat. I know that first-hand. If there is no heat source, they feel too cold and lazy and might unintentionally starve them self. Good luck!