keeping lizards- beardies?
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I know there's a few beardie owners here.
I'm interested to try and get a feel for the running cost of something like a beardie.
Never kept anything like reptiles,only fish.
Would be interested in knowing if something smaller than a full grown beardie is available ,with similar temperement and ideally,not nocturnal.
All pics and links welcomed...
I'm interested to try and get a feel for the running cost of something like a beardie.
Never kept anything like reptiles,only fish.
Would be interested in knowing if something smaller than a full grown beardie is available ,with similar temperement and ideally,not nocturnal.
All pics and links welcomed...
I can't quite work out what you're looking for. Something like a beardie but not a beardie?
In my experience, there's nothing quite like a beardie. They make superb pets. They're very sociable with lovely temperaments. I considered geckos etc but they just didn't have the cheeky little personality that beardies have.
Any excuse to show a pic of mine.
In my experience, there's nothing quite like a beardie. They make superb pets. They're very sociable with lovely temperaments. I considered geckos etc but they just didn't have the cheeky little personality that beardies have.
Any excuse to show a pic of mine.
Turn7 said:
What made you choose these exactly ?
Any pics of the viv etc ?
A friend of mine kept them and I thought they'd make good pets, and a sensible first foray in the world of reptiles. I'm seriously considering a bearded dragon next. The Cresties live in a terrarium (ExoTerra are perfect) and they like vertical tanks as they like to climb. They're usually arboreal and nocturnal (but very quiet). All they need is Crested Gecko Diet (although one of mine will only eat puréed fruit - organic fruit baby foods are ok but don't provide all the nutrients they need so I mix in the CGD with the fruit...), misting the tank a couple of times a day with a plant spray (they like humidity and it helps them to shed) and temps between about 13 deg. C and 27 deg. C.Any pics of the viv etc ?
My biggest is nearly 50g, the next is 42g and the smallest (and youngest) is 35g. They get treated to crickets dusted with calcium dust as treats!
Heathwood said:
I can't quite work out what you're looking for. Something like a beardie but not a beardie?
In my experience, there's nothing quite like a beardie. They make superb pets. They're very sociable with lovely temperaments. I considered geckos etc but they just didn't have the cheeky little personality that beardies have.
Any excuse to show a pic of mine.
I don't know myself!In my experience, there's nothing quite like a beardie. They make superb pets. They're very sociable with lovely temperaments. I considered geckos etc but they just didn't have the cheeky little personality that beardies have.
Any excuse to show a pic of mine.
I like beardies,but I think they could get a bit to big for me,but I'm open to advice.....
As well as the dragon (only real expense is light bulbs - you need to replace the UV bulb annually and they're not cheap) I've got a pair of Schneider skinks which are bloody brilliant! They are hysterical fun, very friendly (miles more so than the dragon) and seem v easy to keep. They climb out of the sand about 8:30, usually spend 10-12 hurtling around like idiots and then dig themselves in again about 6. Seem happy on nearly exclusively mealworms and a £2.50 tub lasts about 3 weeks and that's about it. Can't recommend highly enough myself
About 10cm long I guess....
About 10cm long I guess....
They spend a good half hour most days snoozing on my head or shoulder. They climb everything, are extremely curious and very sturdy. I wouldn't necessarily suggest for young kids as they can move a bit, but they are easily the most tactile reptiles I've ever owned. Will add some other pics and see if I have a video anywhere.
I’ve a Bearded Dragon awesome pet. Main costs are in the original set up tank etc. Very low maintenance in my experience. Mines even toilet trained-refusing to go in his tank so I have to give him a bath usually in the winter or if he’s roaming the house in the summer he’ll normally log on somewhere……
Mine refuses to eat veg, I have a colony of Dubia roaches that is now self sustaining and just make sure they get loads of veg to eat.
He’s a real character too. Think BD’s are generally a good start to reptile ownership as they’re hardy and don’t require much looking after. I’ve handled mine since it was a baby, he’ll scratch at his glass to be ‘let out’ although I reckon all reptiles are ultimately indifferent to being handled regardless.
Mine refuses to eat veg, I have a colony of Dubia roaches that is now self sustaining and just make sure they get loads of veg to eat.
He’s a real character too. Think BD’s are generally a good start to reptile ownership as they’re hardy and don’t require much looking after. I’ve handled mine since it was a baby, he’ll scratch at his glass to be ‘let out’ although I reckon all reptiles are ultimately indifferent to being handled regardless.
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