I'm not exactly thinking of getting one, im mostly curious. But does anyone have a Lizard? Are they hard to take care of? Are they agressive? What do they eat...ect...
I'm not sure what you feel is plenty of $$$ but if you check around, the initial cost of a Beardie is not that much more than any other herp set up.Originally Posted by strange_wings
Or... if you're willing to spend plenty of $$$, have lots of free space, time to study up on diet and care needed bearded dragons are a favorite of many people.
I'm not sure about capital dragons. But, as is best if you're going to purchase any animal, try to find a reputable breeder or adopt. Many reptiles in pet stores (just like with cats and dogs) may have came from questionable sources - breeders mass breeding to supply pet stores, or are possibly not as healthy.Originally Posted by mbjerkness
My daughters science teacher recommended bearded dragons as a beginner lizard, a good site is Capital dragons, they sell them and leopard geckos, lots of info and pics
The one sentence is a little unclear, I think you mean they're omnivores?Originally Posted by Boxersncats
We have a Mali Uromastyx, and she is awesome. They are generally easy to handle (ours loves to come out to play!) and are herbivores, they will eat crickets but don't need them with a good shake on supplement. They don't need water (although mine likes to take a dip) and they are desert dwellers
Enclosure generally costing over $100. Of course you can spend less at first and get a smaller enclosure for a hatchling but they'll eventually grow out of it. Then you have to buy another cage, thus spending more overall anyways. They also eat a lot, I've seen many people complaining about how many crickets a young beardie can go through in a week.Originally Posted by ferocity302
I'm not sure what you feel is plenty of $$$ but if you check around, the initial cost of a Beardie is not that much more than any other herp set up.
I so agreeOriginally Posted by Arlyn
I'd like to add that no matter how cute they are, iguanas are NOT a good starter reptile.
They need a lot more care than most people give them (or even realize they need) and in most cases they are aquired too young.
Nothing makes me more sad and angry than seeing very young juvenile iggies in the hands of beginners.
In all honesty, they really should not be available for sale until at least a year old as the little (8 to 12 inch) juveniles have a very high mortality rate.
Snosrap I know can tell you how heartbreaking it can be to rescue an adult iggie that has grown up with less than ideal care. At least in Baby's case rescue wasn't too little, too late.
Oh okOriginally Posted by Boxersncats
They will become omnivores if offered crickets, but can thrive on veggies only.
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Also on diet:
Uromastyx are strictly herbivores.
A lot of snake keepers do not feed live animals, it's irresponsible. The snake can be injured, it's easier to transfer parasites that way, and it's just plain inhumane.Originally Posted by Roimata
I wouldnt be able to feed any animal meat, like how some people feed their snakes live rabbits and mice and ahhhh I cant do that, thats why I'd be looking for something that is vegetarian haha.
Im not a vegetarian myself, but I wouldnt want to be feeding my pet mice and rabbit o_o