Bearded dragon found near Walmart Fort Myers
Description
I found a juvenile bearded dragon this afternoon around 2:15pm in the parking lot behind the Walmart Supercenter on Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers. It’s living in a small plastic travel tub with a thin heat pad and a clear lid, which I think someone was using to transport it. The dragon is about 10-12 inches long nose to tip, with sandy orange-tan scales and darker crossbands along the back; it has a small dark beard patch when it spots people. One identifying feature I noticed: a tiny curved scar near the base of the tail and a chipped scale on the left hip that gives its belly some rough texture when you hold it. Looks healthy enough, a bit hungry and seeking warmth, so I’m hoping to reunite it with its owner. If this is yours, send a message here and we can meet at the Walmart pickup area or the customer service desk.
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