kinnadian Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 Hi, I'm wanting to get back into Bearded Dragons and have all the necessary stuff (equipment, live food, etc) but we've got a holiday scheduled for 2 weeks over Xmas/new years, so unless I find someone to keep the dragon for those 2 weeks I can't get one. I can't rely on people I know to adequately take care of an animal with such specific needs (and dealing with "yucky" bugs), or relying on someone specifically to not have any out-of-town plans. Does anyone know of a suitable pet motel for reptiles near Taranaki? IE 2-3 hours away max (eg up to Hamilton) from New Plymouth? At acceptable rates as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonz1833 Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 im in auckland but am happy to look after for you no probs at all will cost ya some locusts though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 Try insects direct i am sure he can provide the care level you require and is close Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insect Direct Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 If you can get it down to Palmerston North I can look after it. Try find someone closer to home though if possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinnadian Posted October 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 We could actually drive right through since we're going to nelson via the ferry anyways. It would be really appreciated. What would you charge per week for that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insect Direct Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 double what dragons1833 charges + a doz beer, three blondes and one roast :slfg: not something I like to do to be honest. see if you can find someone close to you .. if get stuck i can clear out one of my old enclosures I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinnadian Posted October 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 That's fair enough. I've asked around and no one can really commit to being around for the whole time, and I don't know any beardie keepers in new plymouth. I understand it's a bit of effort, I'd be willing to pay $. I would only get a beardie this year if I could be sure I had someone who could take it for those 2 weeks. Do you know of any "pet motels" between new plymouth and wellington that would take it in? @dragonz1833, thanks for the offer mate and will keep it in mind. Unfortunately it is quite the journey to Auckland and back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reptilez Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 Why not pay the breeder or person who has the bearded dragon to hold onto it for a little longer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinnadian Posted October 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 I would be getting it via Pet bus I would imagine, as there are no breeders in New Plymouth that I'm aware of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieDarby Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Hi, I live in Hawera and have exotic reptiles and a permit to keep native reptiles and have a lot of geckos so I am aware of what lizards require. I have a young bearded dragon in a large enclosure so if your one is young I could possibly put them together and look after it for you over the 2 weeks. Thanks, Jamie Darbyshire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Could be riskey if both males---two females should be no probs. Why not wait until you return from holidays. There seems to be a few about. I am holding a few red golds till I can sex them, which will be into next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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