michellekendr
New member
My name is Michelle and I just bought a beardie at a local pet store 3 days ago. I first saw beardies at Christmas when I was shopping for a betta. I went home and watched some YouTube videos and read some articles. I went back to the store 2 more times and just looked. Asked some questions. Then the next time I went I asked to hold one and he/she came right on my hand! Sold! To the woman in blue! I got the tank starter kit, my beardie (his/her name is Toothless) and some crickets and went home. Now I just found this forum and realized I should not have used the sand provided. I do have done tiles I can use if that would be better. I have put some wood pieces and an upside down small drawer in for a basking and hiding area. Any newbie tips and ideas will be very welcome! How often do I feed him? I have been cutting up fresh veggies (carrots, cucumbers, red bell pepper, lettuce) with a few of the beardie food pellets softened with water everyday. I have a waterbowl conditioned with the supplied conditioner and I put 3 live crickets coated in the supplied calcium powder in once a day in the evenings. I take out any he doesn't eat. He doesn't seem to touch the beautiful veggie platters i have prepared. I do put the crickets on top of the veggies and he gets them there. Anyway, everything I have read and seen here is awesome. I look forward to "bearding" with you.