Should I bring my Beardie to repticon?

[Brandonforty2]

I'm going to repticon in a couple hours and I was thinking about bringing Dave with me. Would this be a good idea or would it be dangerous for her?

 

[MsWanda10166]

I am no expert, and a new beardie owner. I do plan to go to repticon when it comes close to me, and I have thought about taking one of mine. Here is my conclusion: Beardies like to lick everything. Lots of folks seem to not know when their beardie is sick, until they are really sick. You don't know how the folks there are going to keep their vivs. It is also going to put some limits on what you can do ie: hold other reptiles, go to eat, that kind of thing. Also beardies, from what I have seen are not social with other beardies, or any other animal, from what I have seen, and you would not want yours to get in a fight. Now if you are willing to keep your beardie on you, or have a partner than you can trade off with, and take some germex wipes or a small pocket size bottle, and your beardie does not mind a lot of commotion, then go for it. You can keep your beardie safe enough to go, it will just take a lot of careful watching.
Good Luck

 

[Brandonforty2]

That is exactly what I was worried about. This is the first time that I'm going. Well I did go a couple years ago but I wasn't paying much attention. I'm hoping someone has gone with their beardie and if it went good.

 

[bunnyrut]

only if you have a harness, and possibly a place for him to hide if he seems stressed.
and if he has been socialized.

i would bring Mr Dargon in a heartbeat. he would love looking at everything. (places around me have a strict 'no personal pets' policy).
would vendors give free samples for him to try before you buy? <-- that would be awesome!

Tasty Treat is still nervous around strangers, and if too much is going on around her she tries to run. so i wouldn't bring her out.

it really depends on how your beardie would react in a busy place with lots of people.

and can you handle people constantly coming up to you and asking to touch your beardie, and ask you tons of questions that they think breeders wouldn't answer.

 

[Brandonforty2]

I am going to get a harness for he there. She hasn't been anywhere but she is calm, even with two dogs barking at her. I would also be happy to answer questions. I don't know about product samples. I didn't get he VIP tickets either.

 

[AHBD]

I don't know if it was mentioned, but most shows do not permit you to bring your pets. You'll need to check beforehand. It causes alot of problems with people bringing in lizards, snakes , etc. and then haveng little crowds gather around, the vendors don't like people in front of their tables. So it's easier for the shows to run smoothly without lots of animals being free-handled throughout the venue.

 

[anc90]

I went to repticon last years,tons of people brought their beardies! I just noticed everyone wanted to pet them! As long as your ok with that then go for it and give it a try!

 

[AHBD]

Thanks for clarifying that. Many of the shows on the East Coast don't permit pets to be brought in. Have fun !

 

[Brandonforty2]

I ended up not going with Dave. There were alot of people with iguanas and snakes. I thought that was pretty cool.