Tomorrow's my 27th birthday (oy vey, am I really that old 
?!) and I found out that one of my b-day gifts is going to be a beardie and complete set-up. And, I am so excited 
!
I've never been a reptile person. But, since I started working in a pet store this summer, I've quickly grown to like, no, love
, them. I had never held a snake and was afraid to, but now am a big fan of ball pythons (I'm not so into the corn, milk, or king snakes...yet). But, from the first day, I've been enamored with bearded dragons and chinese water dragons. I don't know why -- I just love 'em. But, I never thought my roommate would go for me having one in the house. You know, especially since she made me promise I'd have no other pets 
. But, for whatever reason, she's buying me a beardie and the entire set-up for my b-day!
We've been discussing it for a while, but I never thought she'd go for it. And, I was on the fence about whether I wanted a bearded dragon or chinese water dragon, but finally made the decision that a beardie was right for me. And, since then, I've been talking about it non-stop. I guess she finally got sick of hearing me -- ha ha
-- because she let it slip that I was getting one today. We even went to one of the local pet stores (PetSmart, but not the one I work at) to look at the beardies and I found one that I fell in love with. Actually, there were two that I really liked, but the brattier one just stole my heart. I'm going to be getting everything during this week and then I should be bringing him home some time this weekend (probably Saturday). I can't hardly wait! And, unfortunately, the pet store wasn't willing to hold him for me with payment so I'm on pins and needles with fear that the one I love will be gone by this weekend. But, the workers assured me that he wasn't likely to go anywhere too quickly as he's about a year old and their babies sell quicker (which is true at my store as well). But, still, cross your fingers that he's there this weekend!
I have learned a lot about bearded dragons and have been doing my research, but does anyone here have (or have had in the past) a beardie? Do you know of any good forums, such as this one, for bearded dragons? Any experience, advice, or, well, anything, would be appreciated. I know the basics, but there's nothing better than first-hand experience. My coworkers have beardies and I'll be grilling them over the next week (and then some!) but I could always use some more advice. For as much as I've learned, I know how little I actually know!
I'm just so excited and I can't wait. Name suggestions are welcome too. It's going to be a male -- that's all I know so far since I can't guarantee my fave little guy will be there. Oh, and he'll about 10-12 months old. Aaahhh! I can't wait until this weekend! And, tomorrow...even if I'll be turning a dreadful age
.
?!) and I found out that one of my b-day gifts is going to be a beardie and complete set-up. And, I am so excited !I've never been a reptile person. But, since I started working in a pet store this summer, I've quickly grown to like, no, love
, them. I had never held a snake and was afraid to, but now am a big fan of ball pythons (I'm not so into the corn, milk, or king snakes...yet). But, from the first day, I've been enamored with bearded dragons and chinese water dragons. I don't know why -- I just love 'em. But, I never thought my roommate would go for me having one in the house. You know, especially since she made me promise I'd have no other pets . But, for whatever reason, she's buying me a beardie and the entire set-up for my b-day!We've been discussing it for a while, but I never thought she'd go for it. And, I was on the fence about whether I wanted a bearded dragon or chinese water dragon, but finally made the decision that a beardie was right for me. And, since then, I've been talking about it non-stop. I guess she finally got sick of hearing me -- ha ha
-- because she let it slip that I was getting one today. We even went to one of the local pet stores (PetSmart, but not the one I work at) to look at the beardies and I found one that I fell in love with. Actually, there were two that I really liked, but the brattier one just stole my heart. I'm going to be getting everything during this week and then I should be bringing him home some time this weekend (probably Saturday). I can't hardly wait! And, unfortunately, the pet store wasn't willing to hold him for me with payment so I'm on pins and needles with fear that the one I love will be gone by this weekend. But, the workers assured me that he wasn't likely to go anywhere too quickly as he's about a year old and their babies sell quicker (which is true at my store as well). But, still, cross your fingers that he's there this weekend!I have learned a lot about bearded dragons and have been doing my research, but does anyone here have (or have had in the past) a beardie? Do you know of any good forums, such as this one, for bearded dragons? Any experience, advice, or, well, anything, would be appreciated. I know the basics, but there's nothing better than first-hand experience. My coworkers have beardies and I'll be grilling them over the next week (and then some!) but I could always use some more advice. For as much as I've learned, I know how little I actually know!
I'm just so excited and I can't wait. Name suggestions are welcome too. It's going to be a male -- that's all I know so far since I can't guarantee my fave little guy will be there. Oh, and he'll about 10-12 months old. Aaahhh! I can't wait until this weekend! And, tomorrow...even if I'll be turning a dreadful age
.
BTW, yesterday I attended my niece's 27th birthday!!
!
