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Found bearded dragon with orange bands
Springfield
Found
listing
Posted
6 months
ago
Description
I found a bearded dragon this afternoon around 2:15pm near the Springfield Central Library on East Main Street, right by the City Market entrance. It's about 12 inches long from nose to tail, tan body with bright orange bands across its back, and a darker orange beard when it puffs up. There’s a small healed scar under its chin and a faint blue speck staining on the left side of its belly. It looks healthy and curious, but clearly stressed after being out in the heat. I picked it up to keep it safe and I'm hoping to get it back to its owner soon.
Approximate found location
Springfield
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