Found bearded dragon with blue tail
Description
I found a bearded dragon this afternoon around 4:15pm in the parking lot behind the Walmart on Wyatt Earp Blvd in Dodge City, Southwest KS. It's a juvenile, about 6 inches long from snout to tail, with an orange-tan body, a darker beard, and a bright blue tail tip. It seems healthy but a bit stressed, and it kept tilting its head and watching people as I approached. One identifying feature is a small crescent-shaped scar on its left side and a faint dark stripe along its back. I’ve kept it in a temporary terrarium with heat and light, hoping to reunite it with its owner quickly. If you recognize it, please share the name it responds to or where you last saw it.
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