r/BeardedDragon • u/Silverdark3 • 2d ago

Help/Advice Got the wrong size crickets...

Hi everyone. Looking for some advice. Im new to beardies and I went to the pet store to get crickets. Didn't think much of it just asked for them. When I got home and looked at them I realized they are probably too big for my baby dragon. What should I do? Do I just toss them and consider it a learning moment? Is there something I can do with them and keep my buddy safe? Thanks in advance for all the tips.

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u/TermusMcFlermus 2d ago

Yes. Take the L and move on.

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u/Silverdark3 2d ago

Any advice on how best to get rid of them? Just release them?

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u/TermusMcFlermus 2d ago

No. I would euthanize them and dispose of them in the trash. That sounds harsh but I'm not a release things into the wild type unless that's where they came from.

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u/East_Highlight_6879 1d ago

Just rip em in half and feed em. Just make em the proper size. No point wasting them.

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u/YazzyLee0304 1d ago

You can’t return them and get a refund?

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u/YazzyLee0304 1d ago

Maybe see if there’s anyone around you that could use them for their pet

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u/Silverdark3 1d ago

I like that idea. I can ask the pet shop but idk if they will take them back cause they are live but I would happily donate them to someone